Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 60 to 70 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Remote location

Tasks

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Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Professionalism in customer service Drive lighter, special purpose trucks Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Perform brake adjustments Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trans-border documentation Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Refrigerated Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

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Regional

Security and safety

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Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Government programs

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Recognized employer

Green job

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* Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes