delivery truck driver

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 45 to 55 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Load and unload goods
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• DZ class license

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation knowledge

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Regional

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits