Truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

1 to less than 7 months

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

Work setting:
Various locations

Tasks:

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

• Tractor-trailer

• Operate GPS and other navigation equipment

• Long-haul

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

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

• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

• Free parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers