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.
• 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.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

AZ class license.

Documentation knowledge:

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

Type of trucking and equipment:

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.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

Drug test.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

To be determined.

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Workplace information:

On the road job.