Truck Driver

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks, and transport, load, and unload goods, including dangerous goods. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required trip and cargo records, communicate with dispatch, and ensure cargo safety.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities 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 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Trans-border documentation Trip reports Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul Provincial/territorial Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Physically demanding Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Commission

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes, operate straight or articulated trucks, and transport, load, and unload goods, including dangerous goods. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required trip and cargo records, communicate with dispatch, and ensure cargo safety.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Required credentials include a Class 1 or A driver's licence, an Air Brake (Z) endorsement, TDG and WHMIS certificates; international long-haul experience and relevant transport documentation knowledge are also specified.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Commission

Listed skills

• Reliability · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Truck Operation
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Brake Adjustment
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Cargo Safety
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Dispatch Communication
• Driver Logbook Documentation
• Trip Reporting
• International Long-Haul Driving
• Attention To Detail
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety