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Location
Delta, BCV4G 1B5
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$38.40HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
5 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3687255
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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Mountain driving expertise
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Professionalism in customer service
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Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Load and unload goods
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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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Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
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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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Bill of lading
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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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Trans-border documentation
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Flatbed
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Refrigerated
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Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
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International
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Long-haul
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National
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Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Criminal record check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Drug test
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel internationally
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Willing to travel overnight
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Driver's abstract
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Hard hat
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Safety vest
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
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Patience