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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Plan and adjust routes, transport cargo over local, national, and international routes, and maintain accurate records of cargo, hours, distance, and fuel use. Inspect and maintain the truck and equipment, handle dangerous goods safely, communicate with dispatch and customers, and perform roadside repairs when needed.
Job details
Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years Tasks Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions Address customers' complaints or concerns Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Dry bulk Dump truck Refrigerated Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Security and safety Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Travel expenses paid by employer Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Driver's abstract Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Gloves Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Shift Flexible hours Employment terms options Morning Night On call Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available Green job Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Workplace information On the road job Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Free parking available On-site amenities Team building opportunities Transportation provided by employer Parking available Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
Plan and adjust routes, transport cargo over local, national, and international routes, and maintain accurate records of cargo, hours, distance, and fuel use. Inspect and maintain the truck and equipment, handle dangerous goods safely, communicate with dispatch and customers, and perform roadside repairs when needed.
Requirements
Requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience, a Class 1/A licence, air brake endorsements, and a valid driver's licence; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates must be able to drive a manual transmission, travel for extended periods and across borders, and meet the listed safety, documentation, and physical demands.
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Free Parking
- On-Site Amenities
- Team-Building Opportunities
- Transportation Provided by Employer
Listed skills
- Route Planning · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Long-Haul Truck Driving
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Customer Service
- Loading and Unloading Cargo
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Cargo Tarping and Security
- Dispatch Communication
- Driving Logs and Trip Reports
- Manual Transmission Driving
- Cross-Border Transportation
- Air Brake Endorsement
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability