truck driver

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Green job: This position is a green job, as it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting:

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

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

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience:

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional information

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Health care plan

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Mileage paid