Truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

2 years to less than 3 years

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

• All weather conditions

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Follow emergency and safety procedures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or
  
  D)
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Security and safety

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

Drive manual transmission vehicle

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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan