class a/class 1 truck driver

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Piece work