Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Flatbed; Tractor-trailer B train; Refrigerated; Logging, highway; Logging, off-highway; Dump truck; Extended length tractor-trailer combination; Tow truck

Work Location Information

Staff accommodation provided; Remote location; Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not 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 vehicle; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; 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; 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; 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 5 years or more

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

Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate; AZ class license; Workplace Safety and Insurance Board¿(WSIB) clearance Certificate

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English