truck driver, truck-trailer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Tasks:
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Transport and handle dangerous goods.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- AZ class license.
- Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Defensive Driving Course.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- Professional Driver Improvement Certificate.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.
Documentation knowledge:
- Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Liquid bulk.
- Tractor-trailer.
- Tractor-trailer B train.
Communication systems experience:
- Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience:
- Provincial/territorial.
- Regional.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Medical exam.
Transportation/travel information:
Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement.
- Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
- Pension plan.
- Piece work.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.
- Travel insurance.