Truck driver

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will Train

Term of employment

Permanent employment, Full time (40 to 60 hours / week)

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work setting

Various locations

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trip reports

Tasks

Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, 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 brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, 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

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Physically demanding