OVERVIEW LANGUAGES English
EDUCATION * Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
* or equivalent experience
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
* 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
CREDENTIALS CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
* AZ class license
* 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)
* 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
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
* 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