Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Will train

Work setting

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Various locations Relocation costs covered by employer

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 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 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 Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

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Long-haul

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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Travel expenses paid by employer Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Sitting

Personal suitability

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Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability

Workplace information

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* On the road job