Truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan