class a/class 1 truck driver @ Triple S Transport

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer.

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.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brakes Endorsement.
• 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).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.
• Type of trucking and equipment: Flatbed.
• Liquid bulk.
• Tractor-trailer.
• Tractor-trailer B train.
• Communication systems experience: Citizens band (CB) radio.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Security and safety: Bondable.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Medical exam.
• Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle.
• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.
• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Tools.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.
• Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months.
• Employment terms options: Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Workplace information: On the road job.
• Health benefits: Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.
• Other benefits: Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Parking available.