Job description
Languages: English
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
• Various locations
Responsibilities
• 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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
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
Type of trucking and equipment
• Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
• Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
• 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
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
Own tools/equipment
• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience
Benefits
Other benefits
• Free parking available
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