Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive tractor-trailers to transport goods, plan or adjust routes, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, complete required trip and cargo records, communicate with dispatch, and handle dangerous goods.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. 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 Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Air Brakes Endorsement Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Transportation/travel experience International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Gloves Personal suitability Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

What you’ll do

Drive tractor-trailers to transport goods, plan or adjust routes, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, complete required trip and cargo records, communicate with dispatch, and handle dangerous goods.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and an AZ class licence with an air brakes endorsement are specified. No prior experience is required because training is provided; the role also calls for physical capability, attention to detail, reliability, organization, and teamwork.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Mountain Driving
• Customer Service
• Truck Driving
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustments
• Roadside Repairs
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Cargo Documentation
• Driver Logbooks
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety