Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience Short-haul; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Refrigerated

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting

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 Steel-toed safety boots; 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

Additional Skills

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)

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

Perform brake adjustments; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; 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 Experience an asset

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

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English