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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
Plan and adjust routes, drive as part of a team or convoy, and inspect, maintain, and repair the vehicle as needed. Communicate with dispatch, record trip and cargo details, and ensure cargo is properly tarped and secure.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities 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 Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment 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 AZ class license Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Driver logbook Trans-border documentation Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Civil engineering experience Roads and highways Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Handling heavy loads Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Team player Patience Benefits Other benefits Free parking available
What you’ll do
Plan and adjust routes, drive as part of a team or convoy, and inspect, maintain, and repair the vehicle as needed. Communicate with dispatch, record trip and cargo details, and ensure cargo is properly tarped and secure.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and a valid AZ class licence with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement are specified. No prior experience is required, as training is provided; applicants must also meet driving record and drug-testing requirements.
Benefits
- Free Parking
Listed skills
- Route Planning · Preferred
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Team Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Documentation
- Driver Logbook Management
- Trans-Border Documentation
- Cargo Tarping and Security
- Air Brake Operation
- Heavy Load Handling
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Patience
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics