Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Professionalism in customer service
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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Load and unload goods
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
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Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
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First Aid Certificate
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Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Bill of lading
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trip reports
Transportation/travel experience
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Local
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Provincial/territorial
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Regional
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Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety vest
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.