Class a/class 1 truck driver
Transport TSA
Overview
Languages
French
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs with 3 axles)
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)