Languages English

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver's License (Class 3 or D); Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate; AZ class license; DZ class license

Experience 5 years or more

Specific Skills

Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Overtime required

Work Location Information Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Dump truck; Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Transportation/Travel Experience Regional; Local; Short-haul

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized