Personal Suitability Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment Tractor-trailer

Work Location Information Relocation costs covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; 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; Drive manual transmission vehicle; Travel expenses paid by employer

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

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Basic security clearance; Valid passport

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Owner-operator business skills; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Communication Systems Experience

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

Documentation Knowledge

Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook

Specific Skills

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; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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