Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Documentation Knowledge

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

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Assemble, install and set-up merchandise/products

Area of Specialization

Office furniture

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Vehicle supplied by employer; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; Provincial/territorial

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Life insurance; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

Free parking available

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Are you currently a student?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?