Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Owner-operator business skills
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.