truck-trailer driver

Salary: CA$29.00 – CA$36.00per hour

• Tasks
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• 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
• Trip reports
• Type of trucking and equipment
• Tractor-trailer
• Transportation/travel experience
• Local
• Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam
• Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Overtime required
• Sitting
• Own tools/equipment
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Personal suitability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience