Truck driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

Own Tools/Equipment

Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Criminal record check, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel internationally, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Sitting

Work Location Information

Willing to relocate, Relocation costs covered by employer

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, 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, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Perform brake adjustments, Pay and receive payments for goods, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer

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

AZ class license