moving truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Moving and storage company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Assist trucks and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Area of work experience

• Material handling

Area of specialization

• Office furniture

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance