Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work setting Various locations 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 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 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 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 Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Security and safety Valid passport Criminal record check Driver''s validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle 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 Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Employment terms options Early morning Evening Morning Night Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime available Workplace information On the road job