class 1 truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• 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 brake adjustments.
• 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.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Air Brake (Z) 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.

Type of trucking and equipment:

Tractor-trailer. Tractor-trailer B train.

Communication systems experience:

Citizens band (CB) radio.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Provincial/territorial.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.