Local truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Defensive Driving Course
• First Aid 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

• Straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs with 3 axles)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience