Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits Bonus; Gratuities

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Transportation/Travel Experience

Regional; Local; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Work Location Information

Various locations; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting; Large workload

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); More than 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills

Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service

Specific Skills

Pay and receive payments for goods; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Financial benefits Bonus, Gratuities

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Defensive Driving Course; Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; AZ class license; DZ class license; Air Brakes Endorsement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English