Truck Driver

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: Experience an asset Tasks :

• Address customers' complaints or concerns

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

• Mountain driving expertise

• Owner-operator business skills

• Professionalism in customer service

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

• 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

• 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

• Transport and handle dangerous goods Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license Documentation knowledge :

• Accident or incident reports

• Bill of lading

• Dangerous goods occurrence reports

• Driver logbook

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Maintenance and repair reports

• Trans-border documentation

• Trip reports Communication systems experience :

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience :

• Local

• Long-haul

• Short-haul Security and safety :

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Drug test Transportation/travel information :

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

• Travel expenses paid by employer

• 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

• Overtime required

• Physically demanding

• Repetitive tasks

• Sitting Personal suitability :

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Judgement

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player