Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
- 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
- Load and unload goods
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Dump truck
- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Patience

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