truck driver

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial / territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer