Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 70 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Will train

Work setting

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Various locations

Tasks

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Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul

Weight handling

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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Reliability Team player

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer * Travel insurance