truck driver
Your tasks
- 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 brake adjustments.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs.
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
Requirements
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trip reports.
Transportation/travel experience
- Local.
- Long-haul.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
1 year to less than 2 years.
What we offer
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Other
Work setting Various locations.
Workplace information On the road job.