truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Remote location.

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.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• 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.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

To be determined.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .