Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence 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
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Long-haul
- National Provincial/territorial Regional Additional information
Security and safety
Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle Own transportation Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities
Sitting Own tools/equipment
Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Tools Safety vest Personal suitability
Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit