• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

Own vehicle

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience