Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Security and Safety

Drug test, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods, Travel expenses paid by employer, Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

Work Location Information

Various locations

Personal Suitability

Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Specific Skills

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, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional, Provincial/territorial, Short-haul, National, Local

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Dump truck, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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

Driver’s License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement