Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Willing to relocate

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 Address customers' complaints or concerns Mountain driving expertise 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 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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AZ class license Air Brakes Endorsement Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

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Flatbed Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

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Long-haul Provincial/territorial

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

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Valid passport Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Night shift premium

Other benefits

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* Parking available