Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, while inspecting and maintaining the vehicle and performing roadside repairs as needed. Communicate with central dispatch, document cargo and driving information, and ensure cargo is safely secured.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Flexibility Organized Reliability

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, while inspecting and maintaining the vehicle and performing roadside repairs as needed. Communicate with central dispatch, document cargo and driving information, and ensure cargo is safely secured.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. Applicants must have a Class 1 or A driver's licence and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement, along with knowledge of driver logbooks and vehicle inspection and maintenance reports.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
• Goods Transportation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Driver Logbook Maintenance
• Pre-Trip, En-Route, and Post-Trip Inspections
• Tarping and Cargo Security
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics