Truck Driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer B train

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul, Provincial/territorial

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook

Tasks

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 brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, 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, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Large workload, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting