Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Tasks

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Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions Professionalism in customer service 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 Perform brake adjustments 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

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Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

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 overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Large workload Sitting

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Patience

Health benefits

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Dental plan * Health care plan