Truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

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
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs with 3 axles)

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence
• Driver’s abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer