Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload; Overtime required

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

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills Owner-operator business skills

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

Perform preventive maintenance; Perform brake adjustments; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) AZ class license

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English