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North American Midway Entertainment-Canada Co, 17 Corporate Place, Unit C, Brantford, ON N3R 8A6, is now hiring 14 Carnival Truck Drivers for the 2015 Season. Duties include driving tractor trailers to & from show locations, oversee all aspects of vehicles, cargo, safety & security. Familiarity with documentation & permits required for customs clearance. Truck drivers are needed to operate at the Prairieland Exhibition from Aug 4-9. This is part of our Canadian Tour. Season begins June 3 in Brandon then travel to Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto and end in London on Sept. 20. Must be able to make multiple entries in & out of Canada and be able to travel across Canada. We provide living accommodations & transportation from location to location. This is a full time position for approx. 17 weeks. Wage is $19.00/hr in Brandon & Winnipeg, $25.00/hr in Calgary, Edmonton & Red Deer, $23.00/hr in Regina, $22.00/hr in Saskatoon, $21.50/hr in Toronto & London. Experience in the carnival tour is preferred.
Type of Travel
- National
- International
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
- Long-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel overnight
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
Specific Skills
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)