Class a/class 1 truck driver
Pépinière Abbotsford inc.
Overview
Languages
French
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Area of specialization
- Truck driving
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience