driver, truck

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English or French

Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

or equivalent experience

Tasks

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

Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Sitting

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes