Truck driver

Overview

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

• English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Will train.

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• 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 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.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Tractor-trailer

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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience