truck driver
- 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
- Address customers’ complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 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
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- DZ class license
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- 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
- 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
- Local
- Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
- Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
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