Transportation/Travel Experience Provincial/territorial; Short-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Dump truck; Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Communication Systems Experience Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; 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; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Experience 5 years or more

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

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English