Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience Local; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

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

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; Travel expenses paid by employer

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

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

Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook

Specific Skills

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; 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 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English