Job Description

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

·         Address customers' complaints or concerns

·         Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

·         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

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses 

·         Air Brakes Endorsement

·         Class 1/1F/A License (semi trailer trucks)

·         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

·         Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

·         Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

·         Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

·         International

·         Long-haul

·         Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

·         Valid passport

·         Criminal record check

·         Driver's validity license check

·         Driving record check (abstract)

·         Drug test

Transportation/travel information

·         Valid driver's license

·         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

·         Physically demanding

·         Repetitive tasks

·         Sitting

Weight handling

·         Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

·         Cellular phone

·         Hard hat

·         Steel-toed safety boots

·         Safety vest

·         Gloves

Personal suitability

·         Flexibility

·         Judgement

·         Organized

·         Reliability

·         Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

·         Learning/training paid by employer

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