Transport truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Deliver goods to customers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement