truck driver

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Load and unload goods.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Documentation knowledge:

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

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Refrigerated.
• Tractor-trailer.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Other benefits.