Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience 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 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 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 AZ class license Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver''s License (Class 1 or A) Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul Provincial/territorial Security and safety Basic security clearance Driving record check (abstract) Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Physically demanding Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Morning Night On call Day Weekend Overtime required Workplace information On the road job Other perks Free parking available Other benefits