Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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Load and unload goods
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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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Perform brake adjustments
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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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
Experience and specialization
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
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
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Support for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
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.