truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
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.
- Address customers' complaints or concerns.
- Mountain driving expertise.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- Transport and handle dangerous goods.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- AZ class license.
- Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
Transportation/travel experience:
- Provincial/territorial.
- Regional.
- Short-haul.
Transportation/travel information:
- Drive manual transmission vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
Own tools/equipment:
- Cellular phone.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety vest.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Workplace information:
On the road job.