Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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
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 brake adjustments
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Driver logbook
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Workplace information
On the road job
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
