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Main duties:
1.Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailer to transport goods and materials over long distances
2.Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods
3.Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage
4.Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
5.Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
6.Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
7.Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically maintain log books
7.Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers
8.May perform emergency roadside repairs
Employment requirements:
1.Completion of secondary school is usually required.
2.On-the-job-training is provided.
3.A Class 1 A licence is required.
4.Air brake endorsement (Z) is required for drivers who operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
5.Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification is required for drivers who transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
Type of Travel
- Regional
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
- Long-haul
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Dry bulk
Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
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