- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 60 hours per week
- Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience : Will train
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 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- 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)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- 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
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- 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
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
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