truck driver, explosives

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
• 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.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Documentation knowledge:

• Dangerous goods occurrence reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Dry bulk.
• Liquid bulk.
• Tractor-trailer B train.

Communication systems experience:

• Citizens band (CB) radio.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Hardworking.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• On call.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.