Truck Driver

Tasks

• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• CPR Certificate
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Defensive Driving Course
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
• First Aid Certificate
• Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training
• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate
• Skid Control Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

How to Apply

By email: [email protected]

Online: http://www.thecarstar.ca