Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
Type of trucking and equipment
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience
