Truck driver Job

Vacancies: 3

Languages: English

Employment Terms: Permanent, Full time (40 -60 hours / week)

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

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

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Work setting: Various locations

Tasks
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
Mountain driving expertise
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
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment
Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Flatbed
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience
International
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial

Area of specialization
Highways and transportation

Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel internationally

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

Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Benefits

Other benefits
Free parking available
Team building opportunities

How to Apply

Direct Apply
By Direct Apply

By email
[email protected]

Who can apply to this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.