About the job
Employer
Russet Enterprises Ltd.
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
- 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 brake adjustments
- 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Transportation/travel experience
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance