Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

- Dusty

Work setting

- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Transportation - road/rail/marine
- Railway company/yard

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
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
- Defensive Driving Course
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate




- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

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

- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Type of experience

- Container vessel

Transportation/travel experience

- Local
- Long-haul
- Regional

Type of industry experience

- Railway transport

Additional information

Security and safety

- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

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
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

- Disability advantages

Other benefits

- Parking available

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