Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experince

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

AZ class license

Type of trucking and equipment

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Transportation/travel experience

International, Long-haul, National, Provincial/territorial

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

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

Address customers' complaints or concerns, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, 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, Pay and receive payments for goods, 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

Security and safety

Valid passport, Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

Benefits:

Long term benefits

Other benefits