Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
- Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 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
- Dry bulk, Flatbed, Refrigerated, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Transportation/travel experience
- International, Local, Long-haul, National, Provincial/territorial, Short-haul
- Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Documentation knowledge
- 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, Professionalism in customer service, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, 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
- Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, 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
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- Other Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply