Durée de l'emploi : TemporaireLangue de travail : AnglaisHeures de travail : 30 to 70 hours per weekEducation :Expérience :Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Refrigerated
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
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
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Experience
- Will train
Workplace information
- On the road job
Other benefits
- Travel insurance