Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 50 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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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes 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 brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs 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 Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports

Transportation/travel information

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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 Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Patience

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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* Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers