Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brakes Endorsement
Experience
Experience an asset
- Specific Skills
- Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
- Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Sitting
- Work Location Information
- Various locations
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Refrigerated; Dry bulk
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
