truck driver

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 44 hours per week
10 days ago