Overview

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

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

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
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 emergency roadside repairs
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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

Flatbed
Liquid bulk
Tractor-trailer
Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul
Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

Bondable
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Tools
Safety vest
Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Overview

Languages

Education

Experience

On the road

Work setting

Responsibilities

Tasks

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Type of trucking and equipment

Communication systems experience

Transportation/travel experience

Additional information

Security and safety

Transportation/travel information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Weight handling

Own tools/equipment

Personal suitability

Benefits

Health benefits

Other benefits

class a/class 1 truck driver