Truck driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety

Valid passport, Basic security clearance, Drug test, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Sitting

Work Location Information

Willing to relocate, Various locations

Personal Suitability

Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Perform brake adjustments, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

National, Provincial/territorial, Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Dry bulk, Flatbed, Tractor-trailer

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

AZ class license, Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)