transport truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
• 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.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• 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 emergency roadside repairs.
• 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.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.

Documentation knowledge:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Large workload.
• Repetitive tasks.

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.