truck driver

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

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.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).

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.
• Trip reports.

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Weekend. Overtime required.