Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer

Work Location Information

Room and board provided; Remote location; 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 cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Willing to travel internationally

Own Tools/Equipment Tools; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Owner-operator business skills; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

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

Perform preventive maintenance; Pay and receive payments for goods; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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 No experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) AZ class license

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English