truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• 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 brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.

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:

Flatbed.

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.
• Long-haul.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

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

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

Dental plan.

Financial benefits:

Bonus.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Parking available.