About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting: Various locations.
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- 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.
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports.
- Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trip reports.
- Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer.
- Tractor-trailer B train.
- Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
- Short-haul.
- Area of specialization: Truck driving.
- Security and safety: Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel for extended periods.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs).
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
- Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
- Employment terms options: Day.
- Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
- Workplace information: On the road job.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Health care plan.