transport truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years