Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience Regional; Local; Short-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Flatbed; Tractor-trailer A train; Dump truck; Roll-off truck

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Area of Specialization Landscape construction

Additional Skills

Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; CPR Certificate; Professional Driver Improvement Certificate; Driver's License (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; DZ class license; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English