truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• First Aid Certificate
  
  

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
• Trip reports
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots