truck driver

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Judgement, Reliability, Team player

Transportation/travel experience

Provincial/territorial

Documentation knowledge

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

Tasks

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,

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

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks