Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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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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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Experience and specialization
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
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International
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Long-haul
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National
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Provincial/territorial
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Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
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
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
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 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.