Transport Driver

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS, 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 inspections 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

• Dry bulk
• Tractor-trailer

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Weight handling: up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organised
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

On the road job

• Support for newcomers and refugees – does not require Canadian work experience
• Support for youths – offers on-job training tailored to youth; offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for mature workers – applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination