Truck Driver, Truck-trailer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Defensive Driving Course
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Liquid bulk
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Piece work
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance