Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Various locations
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
Load and unload goods
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
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
Regional
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
