Truck driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Security and Safety

Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Sitting

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Excellent oral communication

Communication Systems Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

National, Short-haul, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

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

Number of Positions : 2