truck driver
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- Mountain driving expertise
- Owner-operator business skills
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- 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 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
- Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
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
- Flatbed
- Logging, highway
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation / travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial / territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation / travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
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