Overview

Languages

English

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.

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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization





Type of trucking and equipment

- Flatbed
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train

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

Additional information

Security and safety

- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- 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 for extended periods
- 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)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Perks

Other benefits

- Free parking available

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