Truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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• Various locations

• 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

• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post‑trip)

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

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• Local
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short‑haul

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Valid driver's licence

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking