transport truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Livestock
• Hog and pig farming

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities