Truck-trailer driver

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Experience and specialization

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Transportation/travel experience

• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits