Driver, truck
Sysco Canada
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
- 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 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)