Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Refrigerated; Dry bulk

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer; Willing to travel internationally

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Basic security clearance

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Bill of lading

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; 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; 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); AZ class license; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English