Truck driver
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
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 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
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dry bulk
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own transportation
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Employment groups - Help
Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.
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