class 1 truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting:

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
• 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 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• Class 3 / 3F / DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)

Documentation Knowledge:

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

• Dump truck
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / Travel Experience:

• Local
• National
• Regional

Specialization or Experience:

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / Travel Information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking