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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Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

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Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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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Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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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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Refrigerated Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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Citizens band (CB) radio 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 Criminal record check 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 for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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Flexibility Organized Reliability * Team player