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Location
Nanaimo, BCV9R 0H5
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Work location
On site
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Salary$40.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime available
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
Job Bank
#3688416
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Professionalism in customer service
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Roll-off truck
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Flatbed
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Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
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Citizens band (CB) radio
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
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Local
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Long-haul
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Provincial/territorial
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Regional
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety vest
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
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Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities