Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience Local; Short-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer B train; Surface mining dump, off-highway; Hydrovac

Work Location Information Room and board provided

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

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

Security and Safety

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

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills Professionalism in customer service

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; 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

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English