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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on long-haul, regional, national, and international routes, including cross-border travel. Inspect and maintain vehicles, manage cargo and required documentation, communicate with dispatch and customers, and perform loading, unloading, and roadside repairs.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks 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 Pay and receive payments for goods 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement 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 Refrigerated Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Basic security clearance Bondable Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Medical exam Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel internationally Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player
What you’ll do
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on long-haul, regional, national, and international routes, including cross-border travel. Inspect and maintain vehicles, manage cargo and required documentation, communicate with dispatch and customers, and perform loading, unloading, and roadside repairs.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and experience is an asset. Candidates need a Class 1 or A driver's licence and an air brake endorsement, and must be prepared for physically demanding work, extended travel, and on-site duties.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Long-Haul Driving
- Class 1 or A Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Refrigerated Truck Operation
- Straight Truck Operation
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Mountain Driving
- International Transportation
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Cargo Documentation
- GPS and Navigation Equipment
- Customer Service
- Cross-Border Travel
- Manual Transmission Driving
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics