truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• 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.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• 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.
• 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.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• 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 :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate.

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Bill of lading.
• 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:

Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Long-haul.
• Provincial/territorial.

Security and safety:

• 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:

• 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.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.