Truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience an asset

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

• Dusty

• Various locations

• 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
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

• Tractor-trailer

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

• Local
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

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

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience