truck driver

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Short-haul

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37 to 50 hours per week