Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience

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

- Transportation company

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation




- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul
- Short-haul

Area of specialization

- Truck driving

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail

Personal suitability

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities

📌 tractor-trailer truck driver (Hawkesbury)
🏢 Transport Laplante Et fils
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