Job Description
Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots, Cellular phone.
Security and Safety: Valid passport, Basic security clearance, Medical exam, Bondable, Criminal record check, Drug test, Driver's validity license check, Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's license, Willing to travel for extended periods, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight, Willing to travel cross-border
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Sitting, handling heavy loads, large workload, Physically demanding, Attention to detail.
Work Location Information: Various locations, Remote location, Relocation costs not covered by employer
Personal Suitability: Excellent oral communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Organized, Team player, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability.
Additional Skills: Professionalism in customer service, Address customers' complaints or concerns, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
Communication Systems Experience: Citizens band (CB) radio, Trip recorder (on-board computer), Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
Documentation Knowledge: Accident or incident reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trip reports, Trans-border documentation, Dangerous goods occurrence reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook.
Specific Skills: 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, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform preventive maintenance, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Load and unload goods, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
Transportation/Travel Experience: International, National, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial, Reginal
Type of Trucking and Equipment: Extended length tractor-trailer combination, Flatbed, Tractor-trailer B train
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs.)
Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.): Class 1/1F/A License (semi-trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement.