Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work setting Various locations Tasks Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver''s License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience International Provincial/territorial Security and safety Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Personal suitability Effective interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Employment terms options Early morning Evening Shift Morning Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime available Workplace information On the road job