Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
No experience
- Specific Skills
- Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
- Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Valid passport
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required
- Work Location Information
- Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- Regional; National; International; Long-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Organized
Employment groups
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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Students, Youth
Advertised until
2021-02-04
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.