Driver, Truck

Work Term:
Seasonal
- Work Language:
English
- Hours:
30 to 60 hours per week
- Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience:
Experience an asset
**Tasks**:
- 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
- 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
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
**Type of trucking and equipment**:
- Refrigerated
**Communication systems experience**:
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
**Transportation/travel experience**:
- Short-haul
**Security and safety**:
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own transportation
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
**Weight handling**:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Workplace information**:
- Remote work available