Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Personal suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience