Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
AZ class license
Experience
No experience
- Specific Skills
- Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; 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; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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); Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook; Bill of lading
- Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Additional Skills
- Address customers' complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise
- Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test
- 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; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationally
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- Local; Short-haul; Long-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Flexibility; Team player; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; 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, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Students, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Advertised until
2021-02-05