Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work setting

- Various locations
- Willing to relocate

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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

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

Type of trucking and equipment

- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

- International
- 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

Transportation/travel information

- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
- Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Advantages

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available

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