truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation / travel experience

• Local

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Employment terms options

• Morning

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime required

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth