class az (air brake endorsement) truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

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)
• Trans-border documentation

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance