truck driver

Job Description

<ul><li>Work Term: Permanent</li><li>Work Language: English</li><li>Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week</li><li>Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li><li>Experience: Experience an asset</li><li><h2>Work site environment</h2><br></li><li>Dusty</li><li><h2>Tasks</h2><br></li><li>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</li><li>Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy</li><li>Load and unload goods</li><li>Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes</li><li>Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials</li><li>Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment</li><li>Perform brake adjustments</li><li>Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption</li><li>Transport and handle dangerous goods</li><li><h2>Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses</h2><br></li><li>AZ class license</li><li>Air Brakes Endorsement</li><li><h2>Documentation knowledge</h2><br></li><li>Accident or incident reports</li><li>Bill of lading</li><li>Dangerous goods occurrence reports</li><li>Driver logbook</li><li>Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)</li><li>Maintenance and repair reports</li><li>Trans-border documentation</li><li>Trip reports</li><li><h2>Type of trucking and equipment</h2><br></li><li>Tractor-trailer</li><li><h2>Communication systems experience</h2><br></li><li>Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment</li><li><h2>Transportation/travel experience</h2><br></li><li>Local</li><li>Regional</li><li><h2>Security and safety</h2><br></li><li>Valid passport</li><li>Criminal record check</li><li>Driver's validity licence check</li><li>Driving record check (abstract)</li><li>Medical exam</li><li><h2>Transportation/travel information</h2><br></li><li>Valid driver's licence</li><li><h2>Work conditions and physical capabilities</h2><br></li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Handling heavy loads</li><li>Large workload</li><li>Physically demanding</li><li>Repetitive tasks</li><li>Sitting</li><li><h2>Weight handling</h2><br></li><li>Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)</li><li><h2>Own tools/equipment</h2><br></li><li>Cellular phone</li><li>Hard hat</li><li>Steel-toed safety boots</li><li>Tools</li><li>Safety vest</li><li>Gloves</li><li><h2>Personal suitability</h2><br></li><li>Efficient interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent oral communication</li><li>Excellent written communication</li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Judgement</li><li>Organized</li><li>Reliability</li><li>Team player</li><li>Hardworking</li><li>Patience</li><li><h2>Screening questions</h2><br></li><li>Are you authorized to work in Canada?</li><li>Are you currently a student?</li><li><h2>Employment terms options</h2><br></li><li>Early morning</li><li>Morning</li><li><h2>Employment terms options</h2><br></li><li>Day</li><li>Overtime required</li><li><h2>Health benefits</h2><br></li><li>Dental plan</li><li>Health care plan</li><li>Vision care benefits</li></ul>