About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 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.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Maintenance and repair reports.
- Trans-border documentation.
- Trip reports.
- Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer.
- Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Transportation/travel experience: International.
- Long-haul.
- National.
- Security and safety: Valid passport.
- Basic security clearance.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Willing to travel for extended periods.
- Willing to travel overnight.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
- Tight deadlines.
- Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety vest.
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Experience: Experience an asset.
- Employment terms options: Overtime required.