truck driver

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• DZ class license

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

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

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week