truck driver, truck-trailer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Driver's abstract
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities