Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- Short-haul
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Hardworking
Vacancies : 3
Benefits
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer