Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work Setting
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/Travel Experience
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own Tools/Equipment
Personal Suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking