driver, truck
Education:
College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.
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.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- 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.
- Refuel vehicles.
- Document work completed.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Dry bulk.
- Tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience:
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
Transportation/travel experience:
- Long-haul.
- Short-haul.
Security and safety:
- Basic security clearance.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Medical exam.
Transportation/travel information:
- Drive manual transmission vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
Experience:
1 to less than 7 months.
Employment terms options:
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement.
- Bonus.
- Night shift premium.
Other benefits:
- Other benefits.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).