class 1 truck driver

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dump truck
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance