Truck Driver

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using computer equipment, GPS, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
• Demonstrate professionalism in customer service.
• Obtain special permits and documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform pre‑trip, en‑route and post‑trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Secure cargo with tarps and ensure safety and security of the load.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

• AZ class licence.
• Air brakes endorsement.
• Documentation knowledge.
• Accident or incident reports.
• Bill of lading.
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trans‑border documentation.
• Trip reports.

• Tractor‑trailer.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer).

• Valid passport.
• Basic security clearance.
• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's licence validity check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Medical exam.

Attention to detail, handling heavy loads, large workload, physically demanding tasks, repetitive tasks, sitting required. Weight handling 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.
• Organised.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patient.

Early morning, morning, day shift with overtime required. Experience an asset.

On the road job.

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.