driver, truck

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
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 brake adjustments
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Sitting
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Gloves
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Hardworking
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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