Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

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Driver logbook Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

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Local Long-haul Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

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Valid passport Basic security clearance Driving record check (abstract)

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 internationally Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Sitting

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking

Employment terms options

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Early morning Evening

Employment terms options

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Morning Night On call Day * Weekend