Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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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
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Professionalism in customer service
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Communication systems experience
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Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.