Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Professionalism in customer service
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Load and unload goods
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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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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Transport and handle dangerous goods
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Follow emergency and safety procedures
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
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Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Bill of lading
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Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.