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Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

AZ class license, Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trip reports

Tasks

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, 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

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting