Job Description
Job requirements – Truck Driver
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
No experience
- Specific Skills
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Trans-border documentation; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of lading
- Communication Systems Experience
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Work Location Information
- Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- National; International; Short-haul; Long-haul
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
