Truck Operator - Stoney Creek, Canada - Cross Country Cartage LTD

Cross Country Cartage LTD
Cross Country Cartage LTD
Verified Company
Stoney Creek, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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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
- or equivalent experience


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

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