driver, truck

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance