truck driver
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks:
- 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.
- Mountain driving expertise.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- Load and unload goods.
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
- Perform brake adjustments.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- AZ class license.
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
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.
- Trip reports.
Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul.
Security and safety:
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
Transportation/travel information:
Own vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Patience.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Flexible hours. Weekend. Overtime required.