Transport Truck Drivers

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Professionalism in customer service
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
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
~ Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
International
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
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
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
~ Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
~ Flexible hours

Workplace information
~ On the road job

Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Mileage paid
Pension plan
Piece work