truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Plan trips.
• Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed.
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Bill of lading.
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Refrigerated.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

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

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Other benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer.