Transport Truck Driver

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available