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Class Az (Air Brake Endorsement) Truck Driver
Posted on April 7, 2025
by Covington Transportation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 210
Duration: 6 calendar days (5 business days)
Last Updated: 7 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/kitchener/580399481/class-az-air-brake-endorsement-truck-driver/
Job Description
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
- 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
- Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
- Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
- Ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
- Inspect commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with regulations governing load restrictions, the transportation of hazardous materials and public safety
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Roll-off truck
- Logging, highway
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer A train
- Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
Type of industry experience
- Trucking
Area of specialization
- Truck driving
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Working at heights training
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- CPR Certificate
- Defensive Driving Course
- First Aid Certificate
Benefits
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Commission
- Night shift premium
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program