administrative assistant

Job Description

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks:

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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 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)
• Trip reports

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight Handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Experience:

• Will train

Employment Duration: Permanent

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 40 to 60 hours per week