Truck Driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 brake adjustments
• 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

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance