class 1 truck driver

Your tasks

• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer.
• Tractor-trailer B train.

Communication systems experience

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

Requirements

Education No degree, certificate or diploma.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability

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

1 year to less than 2 years.

How to apply

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Other

Work setting Various locations.

Transportation/travel experience

• Local.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Short-haul.