Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience Regional; Local

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Dump truck

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; Valid driver's licence

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check

Type of Heavy Equipment Operated Gravel or dump truck

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Owner-operator business skills; Professionalism in customer service

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; Operate heavy equipment; 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; 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 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; Defensive Driving Course; Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English