truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of Trucking and Equipment

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

Transportation / Travel Experience

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?