Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Remote location
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Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
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Mountain driving expertise
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Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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Load and unload goods
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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CPR Certificate
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Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Dry bulk
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Extended length tractor-trailer combination
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Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
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Citizens band (CB) radio
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
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Long-haul
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Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
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Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.