- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
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
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Dental plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
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