Job Description
Job requirements – Driver, Truck
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Forklift Operator Certification; AZ class license; DZ class license
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
- Specific Skills
- Perform emergency roadside repairs; Load and unload goods; Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; 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; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Documentation Knowledge
- Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Bill of lading
- Additional Skills
- Professionalism in customer service
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Extended length tractor-trailer combination; Roll-off truck
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- Local; Short-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
