Job Description

OverviewLanguagesEnglishEducation Secondary (high) school graduation certificate ExperienceExperience an assetOn siteWork must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.ResponsibilitiesTasks Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks 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 Pay and receive payments for goods 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods CredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Air Brakes Endorsement Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Experience and specializationDocumentation knowledge Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Trans-border documentation Type of trucking and equipment Flatbed Refrigerated Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience Local Provincial/territorial Regional Additional informationSecurity and safety Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel overnight Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Reliability Team player

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