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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including as part of a two-person team or convoy, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform brake adjustments and roadside repairs, coordinate with dispatch, and record cargo and trip information.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Perform brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Sitting Personal suitability Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking
What you’ll do
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including as part of a two-person team or convoy, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform brake adjustments and roadside repairs, coordinate with dispatch, and record cargo and trip information.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or A driver's license are specified. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided; long-haul transportation experience is relevant.
Listed skills
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Reliability · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Long-Haul Driving
- Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
- Loading and Unloading Goods
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Cargo Safety and Tarping
- Route and Travel Planning
- Dispatch Communication
- Recordkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Judgment
- Organization
- Reliability
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics