- 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
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 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 Brakes 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)
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation / travel experience
- Long-haul
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
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
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Night
- Day
- Weekend