Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience Regional; Local; Short-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Flatbed

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

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

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

Security and Safety

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

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); More than 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; 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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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; Defensive Driving Course; Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Forklift Operator Certification; Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles); Air Brakes Endorsement

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English