moving truck driver

Salary: CA$37.00Per Hour

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• 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
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Documentation knowledge
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• 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
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
• Security and safety
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Weight handling
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment
• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves
• Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience