Terms: This is a permanent, full time job, which requires working days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Salary: will be negotiated and depends on the skills and experience of the applicant.
Notes: bonus, and other benefits.

Experience: two to three years’ experience.

Credentials required: The applicant should have Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Accident Avoidance Course, Defensive Driving Course, Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training, Professional Driver Improvement Certificate.

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Tractor-trailer, Van, Refrigerated

Type of Travel: Short-haul, Regional, Provincial/territorial, International

Documentation Knowledge: Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trans-border documentation, Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports, Accident or incident reports

Communication Equipment Experience: Citizens band (CB) radio, Cellular phone

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills: Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Plan travel schedules and routes, Use atlases and other trip planning aids, Receive and relay information to central dispatcher, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Additional Skills: Mountain driving expertise, Professionalism in customer service, Owner-operator business skills

Security and Safety: Bondable, Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test

Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight, Valid driver’s licence

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information

Other Information: Looking for qualified individuals willing to work as a team player. rcmp clearance & valid passport req. 2000-3000m/wk. Reefer exp. an asset. competitive per mls rate based on exp. Come join our team!

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Order Number: 4895780

Post date: 2010-03-03