Truck Driver

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Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor
• trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long
• haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Short
• haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel
• toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available