truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• 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.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• 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.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• CPR Certificate.
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate.
• Defensive Driving Course.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training.
• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate.
• Skid Control Training.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

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:

• Flatbed.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• International.
• Local.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.