Truck driver

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Hardworking

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers