truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work Setting: Various locations

Tasks:

1. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
2. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
3. Perform emergency roadside repairs
4. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
5. Perform preventive maintenance
6. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
7. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
8. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
9. Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

1. Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
2. Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
3. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
4. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Documentation Knowledge:

1. Dangerous goods occurrence reports
2. Trip reports

Transportation / Travel Experience:

1. International

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: