truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• 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.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Bill of lading.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Tractor-trailer.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Long-haul.
• Provincial/territorial.

Security and safety:

• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.