truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

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

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Experience:

No experience (will train).