Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

- Various locations
- Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- 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 brake adjustments
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Additional information

Security and safety

- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- 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
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Other benefits

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