Truck Driver Job

Tasks
-Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, globalpositioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuelconsumption and carbon emissions
-Address customers’ complaints or concerns
-Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
-Professionalism in customer service
-Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
-Load and unload goods
-Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on internationalroutes
-Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
-Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and otherequipment
-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
-Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
-Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
-Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization
-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
-Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
-Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience
-Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience
-International
-Long-haul
-National
-Provincial/territorial
-Regional

Security and safety
-Valid passport
-Basic security clearance
-Bondable
-Criminal record check
-Driver’s validity licence check
-Driving record check (abstract)
-Drug test
-Medical exam

Transportation/travel information
-Drive manual transmission vehicle
-Own transportation
-Valid driver’s licence
-Willing to travel cross-border
-Willing to travel for extended periods
-Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities
-Sitting

Own tools/equipment
-Hard hat
-Steel-toed safety boots
-Tools
-Safety vest

Personal suitability
-Flexibility
-Judgement
-Organized
-Reliability
-Team player
-Hardworking