truck driver

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Dusty

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, off-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
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• 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 internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Parking available
6 days ago