Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
