truck driver

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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
• 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

AZ class license

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
6 days ago