Truck driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Security and Safety

Valid passport

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Travel expenses paid by employer, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads

Work Location Information

Remote location, Willing to relocate, Various locations, Relocation costs covered by employer

Personal Suitability

Reliability, Judgement, Team player, Excellent oral communication

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns, Owner-operator business skills, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Transport and handle dangerous goods, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Transportation/Travel Experience

Local, Short-haul, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Logging, highway, Refrigerated

Weight Handling

More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Working at heights training, Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate