Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
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
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
Perform brake adjustments
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Employment terms options
Early morning
Government programs
Recognized employer
Employment terms options
Evening
Employment terms options
Shift
Morning
Night
On call
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
