Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Bill of lading
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trip reports
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Travel expenses paid by employer
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Organized
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Reliability
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit