truck driver, heavy truck

Education:

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

Tasks:

• 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.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• DZ class license.

Documentation knowledge:

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

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Dump truck.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Provincial/territorial.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.