Short haul truck driver

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English

• No degree, certificate or diploma

1 year to less than 2 years

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Valid driver’s licence

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Gratuities

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits