Gravel truck driver

Overview

• Remote location
• Air Brakes Endorsement

English or French

• No degree, certificate or diploma

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

• Remote location
• Room and board provided
• Various locations

• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Complete logbooks and reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

• Dump truck
• Liquid bulk
• Tractor‑trailer

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

• Local
• National
• Provincial/territorial

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

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

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

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Steel‑toed safety boots

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance