Truck driver

Education Requirement

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Various locations.

• 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 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.
• Tarp cargo and ensure safety and security of cargo.

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A).

• Accident or incident reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.

• Citizens Band (CB) radio.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

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

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel overnight.

• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Weight handling:
  Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible schedule.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Experience an asset.