short haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

Work setting

• Remote location
• Staff accommodation provided
• Processing plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tow truck
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Tractor-trailer B train

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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