Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; National; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer

Own Tools/Equipment Tools; Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

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

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; 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; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; 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 No experience

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

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; AZ class license; DZ class license

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages Bilingual