transport driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• 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).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trans-border documentation.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Dry bulk.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• International.
• Long-haul.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for mature workers:

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .