Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Mountain driving expertise
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Professionalism in customer service
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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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
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
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Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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AZ class license
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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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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Trans-border documentation
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
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International
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Long-haul
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National
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Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Drug test
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel internationally
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
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Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Travel insurance
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
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.