Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods 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 Perform brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs 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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Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

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Valid passport Criminal record check Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Reliability Team player Hardworking

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Government programs

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* Recognized employer