Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
Experience an asset
- Specific Skills
- Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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
- Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Valid passport
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
- Work Location Information
- Various locations; Relocation costs covered by employer
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer; Flatbed
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- Long-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral 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, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2022-06-15