driver, truck

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Remote location. Various locations.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• 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.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).

Documentation knowledge:

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

Type of trucking and equipment:

Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

Specialization or experience:

Green economy sector.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

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

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Evening. Flexible hours. Night. Weekend.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.