About the job
Employer
Smart Home Builder
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Tasks
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Load and unload goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- First Aid Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
Type of trucking and equipment
- Roll-off truck
- Dump truck
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Short-haul
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Employment terms options
- Evening
- Shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime available