Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Dusty
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Professionalism in customer service
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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 courses
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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
Extended length tractor-trailer combination
Refrigerated
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul
Security and safety
Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses paid by employer
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
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
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Flexible hours
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
