Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Tasks

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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks 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 Pay and receive payments for goods Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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AZ class license Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

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Flatbed 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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Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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

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 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability * Team player