Truck Operator - Stoney Creek, Canada - Cross Country Cartage LTD
Cross Country Cartage LTD
Stoney Creek, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Tasks:
- Drive as part of a twoperson team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform pretrip, en route and posttrip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pretrip, enroute, posttrip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Transborder documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractortrailer
Communication systems experience:
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (onboard computer)
Transportation/travel experience:
- Longhaul
- Provincial/territorial
Security and safety:
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information:
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel crossborder
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or oncall work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Workplace information:
- On the road job