Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience International; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Flatbed

Work Location Information

Staff accommodation provided; Remote location; Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationally

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; Professionalism in customer service; Mountain driving expertise

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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

Experience Experience an asset

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

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Bear awareness Certification; Working at heights training; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English