Class a/class 1 truck driver 

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

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

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available