Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Valid passport

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Documentation Knowledge

Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; 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 Experience an asset

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

Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate; AZ class license

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English