Truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year

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

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

• Documentation knowledge:
  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

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

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Valid driver's licence

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits