Truck Driver

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Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor
• trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long
• haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Employment terms options

• To be determined

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross
• cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on
• the
• job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth