Truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

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

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Work setting

• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
• Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Liquid bulk

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)