Day, Early Morning, Flexible Hours, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
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 site environment: Dusty
Work setting: Various locations; Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks: Address customers’ complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; 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 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;
Transport and handle dangerous goods.
Credentials:
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports; Bill of lading; Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip);
Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports;
Type of trucking and equipment: Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience: Local
Provincial/territorial: Regional
Additional information
Security and safety: Valid passport; Basic security clearance; Bondable; Criminal record check; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Medical exam
Transportation/travel information: Valid driver’s licence
Willing to travel for extended periods: Work conditions and physical capabilities; Attention to detail; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks; Sitting;
Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots: Safety vest
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
Other benefits: Free parking available
Who can apply to this job? Only apply to this job if:
You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
To apply for this job email your details to mapplacement@vncagency.com