Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years 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 Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Professionalism in customer service 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Air Brakes Endorsement Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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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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International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional

Security and safety

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Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Drive manual transmission vehicle Own transportation 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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Sitting

Own tools/equipment

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Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Tools Safety vest

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking

Employment terms options

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Early morning Evening

Employment terms options

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Morning Night Day Weekend Overtime required

Workplace information

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* On the road job