LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

- No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON THE ROAD

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

WORK SETTING

- Various locations

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 current methods or work techniques
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

- AZ class license
- Air Brakes 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)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

- Dry bulk
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

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

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
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

- Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

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