Short haul truck driver

Location: Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis

Work Term:

Seasonal

Work Language:

English or French

Hours:

30 to 60 hours per week

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting   Remote location
Staff accommodation provided
Processing plant
Tasks   Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses   Driver's License (Class 1 or

A)
Type of trucking and equipment   Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Flatbed
Refrigerated
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tow truck
Tractor-trailer
Tractor-trailer A train
Tractor-trailer B train
Transportation/travel experience   Local
Regional
Short-haul
Security and safety   Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information   Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities   Sitting
Weight handling   Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability   Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions   Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options   Early morning
Evening
Employment terms options   Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
To be determined
Day
Weekend
Other benefits   On-site housing options
Support for youths   Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people   Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers   Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities   Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)