Truck driver

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

• 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.
• Coach colleagues on recent methods or work techniques.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• 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.

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Documentation Knowledge.

• 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.

• Tractor-trailer.

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

• International.
• Local.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

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

Experience an asset.

• 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.

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

• Early morning.
• Morning.
• Day.

On the road job.