boom truck driver/operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

Professionalism in customer service. 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles).
• DZ class license.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D).

Documentation knowledge:

• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Roll-off truck.
• Stone slinger.
• Concrete mixing.
• Dry bulk.
• Dump truck.
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination.
• Hydrovac.
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Surface mining dump, off-highway.
• Tow truck.
• Tractor-trailer.
• Tractor-trailer A train.
• Tractor-trailer B train.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Wellness program.