truck driver, truck-trailer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• DZ class license

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits