Truck Driver, Truck-trailer

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• S-100 basic fire suppression and safety training
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Roll-off truck
• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player