truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
• 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.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• 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 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 :

AZ class license.

Transportation/travel experience:

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

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Screening questions:

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.