About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Panjabi; Punjabi.
Work setting: Remote location. Various locations.
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.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- Documentation knowledge: Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trip reports.
- Type of trucking and equipment: Flatbed.
- Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Trip recorder (on-board computer).
- Transportation/travel experience: International.
- Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
- Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.
- Security and safety: Valid passport.
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Medical exam.
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Willing to travel overnight.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Sitting.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone.
- Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Tools.
- Safety vest.
- Gloves.
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
Workplace information: On the road job.