Overview

Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities
Tasks
Address customers’ complaints or concerns
Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
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

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
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
Flatbed
Tractor-trailer
Tractor-trailer A train
Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking