Driver, truck

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• DZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs with 3 axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available