transport truck driver

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

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.

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Work setting

• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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 

• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)