driver, truck

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations

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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial / territorial
• Short-haul

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)