class a/class 1 truck driver

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation provided. Various locations. Willing to relocate.

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.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• 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 :

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

Citizens band (CB) radio.

Transportation/travel experience:

Short-haul.

Security and safety:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Stocks/shares.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site housing options.