Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles); Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Work Location Information Various locations; Willing to relocate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; 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

Own Tools/Equipment Cellular phone

Security and Safety Driving record check (abstract)

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; 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

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; 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; 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; 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; 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 Brakes Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English