truck driver

Additional Information

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Type of industry experience

• Communications, electronics and control systems

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Sitting
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 60 hours per week