Tractor-trailer truck driver
Atlantic Pacific Transport Ltd• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
Tasks
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Overse
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e condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
• Flatbed
• 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
Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
Employment terms options
• Early morning
• Evening
Employment terms options
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available
Workplace information
• On the road job
Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Mileage paid
Support for newcomers and refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers