Truck driver

Job Description

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Various locations

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials:

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

Experience and Specialization:

• 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:

• Extended length tractor‑trailer combination
• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• 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
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Security and Safety:

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment:

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal Suitability:

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

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