truck driver, truck-trailer

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 45 to 55 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Freight company

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance