transport truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Willing to relocate

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.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage, and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the 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

• AZ class license.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports.
• Bill of lading.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer.

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International.

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Overtime required.
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year.

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for Youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.