About the job
Employer
GILL'Z TRANSPORT LTD
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work setting
Various locations
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
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- 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
- 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
- AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Flatbed
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- 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?
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime required
- Overtime available
Other benefits
Parking available