Truck driver, freight

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 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

• Class 3 / 3F / DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel experience

• Local

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance