truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Defensive Driving Course
• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Logging, highway
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul
  
  

Type of industry experience

• Trucking
  
  

Area of specialization

• Truck driving
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience
  
  

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available