Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Will train

Work setting

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Various locations Willing to relocate

Tasks

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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 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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AZ class license 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

Security and safety

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Valid passport 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 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 Physically demanding Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field?

Workplace information

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* On the road job