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Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- 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 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 coursesᅠ
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Patience