- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 48 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation / travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial / territorial
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Own tools / equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
6 days ago