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Work site environment
- Dusty
Work setting
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Tasks
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)