class 1 truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Transportation.

Tasks:

• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• 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).
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Flatbed.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

• Citizens band (CB) radio.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

More than 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Pension plan.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.