Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Work Setting
Various locations
Tasks
1. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
2. Load and unload goods
3. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
4. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
5. Perform brake adjustments
6. Perform emergency roadside repairs
7. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
8. Perform preventive maintenance
9. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
10. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
11. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
1. AZ class license
2. Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/Travel Experience
1. International
2. Long-haul
3. National
4. Provincial/Territorial
Security and Safety
1. Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/Travel Information
1. Valid driver's licence
2. Willing to travel for extended periods
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
1. Attention to detail
2. Large workload
3. Physically demanding
4. Repetitive tasks
5. Sitting
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal Suitability
1. Flexibility
2. Judgement
3. Organized
4. Reliability
5. Team player
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