Truck driver

1 day ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada All Tilt & Load Full-time

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

  • English

EDUCATION

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

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
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

  • AZ class license

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

  • Long-haul
  • Short-haul

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Judgement
  • Reliability

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

  • Other benefits