Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Reliability

Transportation/Travel Experience Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer; Flatbed

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Large workload

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Communication Systems Experience Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; 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

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English