Job Description
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
AZ class license
5 vacancies
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
- Specific Skills for Truck Driver
- Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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
- 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
- Driving record check (abstract); Basic security clearance
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Cellular phone
- 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; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required
- Work Location Information
- Remote location; Various locations
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Students, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
