class 1 truck driver
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
Work site environment:
Odours.
Tasks:
- Professionalism in customer service.
- 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.
- Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Maintenance and repair reports.
- Trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment:
Tractor-trailer.
Transportation/travel experience:
Short-haul.
Area of specialization:
Truck driving.
Security and safety:
Driving record check (abstract).
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
- Tight deadlines.
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?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- On call.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.