driver, truck

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Room and board provided. Various locations.

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.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• DZ class license.
• Working at heights training.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Defensive Driving Course.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Documentation knowledge:

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

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Flatbed.
• Logging, highway.
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Provincial/territorial.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime required. Overtime available.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Night shift premium.
• Pension plan.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.