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Work setting
- Various locations
Tasks
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Workplace information
- On the road job