Personal Suitability

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer B train; Liquid bulk

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Sitting; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Cellular phone

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check

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; Mountain driving expertise

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio

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

Transport and handle dangerous goods; Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; 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; 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 3 years to less than 5 years

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

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate; Driver's License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks); Air Brakes Endorsement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English or French