driver, truck

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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