Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Weight handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work setting
Various locations
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Type of trucking and equipment
Dry bulk, Refrigerated, Tow truck, Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
International, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial
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
Tasks
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, 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
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting
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