Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment Dusty Tasks Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Dump truck Flatbed Refrigerated Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System)
and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Security and safety Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver''s validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information Valid driver''s licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Employment terms options Early morning Government programs Recognized employer Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Morning Night Day Weekend Overtime required Workplace information On the road job Other perks Free parking available