Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver’s licence, Willing to travel overnight, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel cross-border

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Sitting

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Personal Suitability

Organized, Judgement, Team player, Reliability

Security and Safety

Valid passport

Skill Requirement

• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

 

 Terms of employment 

Permanent employment, Full time 40 to 60 hours / week