Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Health benefits Vision care benefits

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; National; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Flatbed

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

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

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge

Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Pay and receive payments for 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; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; 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

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Health benefits Vision care benefits

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English