Truck Driver
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Security and Safety
Valid passport, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border, willing to travel for extended periods, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Sitting
Work Location Information
Willing to relocate
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player
Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
Communication Systems Experience
Citizens band (CB) radio, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Documentation Knowledge
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook
Specific Skills
Transport and handle dangerous goods, Load and unload goods, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the vehicle, Oversee condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Perform preventive maintenance
Transportation/Travel Experience
International, Local, Provincial/territorial, Long-haul, Regional, Short-haul
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer
Weight Handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brakes Endorsement, AZ class license, Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
How to apply
By email
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.