driver, truck

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5 / 5F / G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• 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)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Gloves

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?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available