truck driver

Job Description

<p>Overview<br>Languages</p><p>English</p><p>Education</p><ul><li>Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li></ul><p>Experience<br>Will train</p><p>On site</p><p>Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.</p><p>Responsibilities<br>Tasks</p><ul><li>Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions</li><li>Professionalism in customer service</li><li>Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy</li><li>Load and unload goods</li><li>Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes</li><li>Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials</li><li>Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment</li><li>Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle</li><li>Receive and relay information to central dispatch</li><li>Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption</li><li>Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo</li><li>Maintain work records and logs</li></ul><p>Credentials</p><p>Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses</p><ul><li>AZ class license</li></ul><p>Additional information</p><p>Security and safety</p><ul><li>Driving record check (abstract)</li><li>Drug test</li></ul><p>Work conditions and physical capabilities</p><ul><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Handling heavy loads</li><li>Repetitive tasks</li></ul><p>Own tools/equipment</p><ul><li>Tools</li><li>Safety vest</li></ul><p>Personal suitability</p><ul><li>Efficient interpersonal skills</li><li>Judgement</li><li>Organized</li><li>Team player</li><li>Hardworking</li><li>Patience</li></ul><p>Employment groups</p><p>This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:</p><p>Support for newcomers and refugees</p><ul><li>Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees</li></ul><p>Support for Indigenous people</p><ul><li>Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers</li></ul><p>Supports for visible minorities</p><ul><li>Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities</li></ul>