Truck driver

Work Term:

Permanent

Work Language:

English

Hours:

35 to 45 hours per week

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

Experience an asset

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)
• Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor‑trailer
• Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)
• Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

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

• On the road job