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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, sometimes as part of a two-person team or convoy and on international routes. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform roadside repairs, secure cargo, and record cargo, travel, service-hour, and fuel information.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle 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 Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Additional information Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability
What you’ll do
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, sometimes as part of a two-person team or convoy and on international routes. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform roadside repairs, secure cargo, and record cargo, travel, service-hour, and fuel information.
Requirements
The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience and an Air Brakes Endorsement and Class 1 or A driver's license. No degree, certificate, or diploma is required; flexibility, judgment, organization, and reliability are listed as personal suitability requirements.
Listed skills
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Long-Haul Truck Driving
- Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
- Cargo Transportation
- International Route Documentation
- Special Permits
- Vehicle Inspection
- Tire and Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Cargo Safety and Security
- Tarping
- Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
- Air Brakes
- Class 1 or A Driver's License
- Flexibility
- Judgment
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics