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Job requirements

Permanent, Full time

Wage rate: $27.00/hr.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses 

Air Brakes Endorsement, AZ class license, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

Cellular phone, Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook

Tasks

Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Load and unload goods, 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

Security and Safety

Valid passport, Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, 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