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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brakes Endorsement
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Bill of lading
Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Citizens band (CB) radio
Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
Specific Skills
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform brake adjustments
- Load and unload goods
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Criminal record check
- Valid passport
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Cellular phone
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Willing to travel internationally
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer A train
- Tractor-trailer B train
- Liquid bulk
- Dry bulk
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Transportation/Travel Experience
- Regional
- National
- Local
- International
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
- Long-haul
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Reliability
- Organized
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?