truck driver, truck-trailer

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/Travel Experience

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• Will train
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes