Truck driver

Work Term:

Permanent.

Work Language:

English.

Hours:

40 to 50 hours per week.

Education:

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years. Work setting:
Various locations.

• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)
• Documentation knowledge (accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbook, inspection report, maintenance and repair reports)
• Type of trucking and equipment:
  Dump truck, Flatbed, Tractor-trailer
• Communication systems experience (CB radio)
• Transportation/travel experience (local short-haul)
• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Large workload, physically demanding, repetitive tasks, sitting
• Weight handling: up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

• Early morning
• Evening
• Weekend
• Overtime required