About the job

Employer

Daya Transport Services.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

Experience an asset

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes