truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
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.
- Mountain driving expertise.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
- Load and unload goods.
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
AZ class license.
Documentation knowledge:
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Flatbed.
- Logging, highway.
- Tractor-trailer.
Transportation/travel experience:
- International.
- Local.
- Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
Security and safety:
- Valid passport.
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Medical exam.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Willing to travel for extended periods.
- Willing to travel overnight.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- 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:
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
Financial benefits:
Life insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Parking available.