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Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer