Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Load and unload goods
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Pay and receive payments for goods
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional information
Weight handling
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for 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