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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 and international routes. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, cargo documentation, and coordinating with central dispatch.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Bill of lading Driver logbook Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Additional information Security and safety Valid passport Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits
What you’ll do
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on long-haul and international routes. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, cargo documentation, and coordinating with central dispatch.
Requirements
Requires a Class 1 or A Driver's License and a high school graduation certificate. Candidates must have a valid passport, a clean driving record, and be willing to travel cross-border.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Listed skills
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Long-haul Trucking
- Tractor-trailer Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repair
- GPS Navigation
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- Logbook Management
- Cross-border Transportation
- Bill of Lading Documentation
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades