OVERVIEW
LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
- No degree, certificate or diploma
EXPERIENCE
- 1 year to less than 2 years
ON THE ROAD
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
WORK SETTING
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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
CREDENTIALS
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- AZ class license
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation
TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SECURITY AND SAFETY
- Valid passport
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
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
- Sitting
WEIGHT HANDLING
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
BENEFITS
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
OTHER BENEFITS