class 1 truck driver

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Trans-border documentation

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available