truck driver

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• 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.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Regional.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Other benefits:

• Parking available.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.