- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
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
- 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 brake adjustments
- 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
CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
SECURITY AND SAFETY
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
SCREENING QUESTIONS
- Do you have experience working in this field?
EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS
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WORKPLACE INFORMATION