Class 1 Truck Driver Full Time

OVERVIEW
Languages
– English
Education
– Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
– 2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
– Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks
– Address customers’ complaints or concerns
– Mountain driving expertise
– Professionalism in customer service
– 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
– Pay and receive payments for goods
– 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
– Transport and handle dangerous goods

CREDENTIALS
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
– Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
– Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
– Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
Documentation knowledge
– Accident or incident reports
– Bill of lading
– Driver logbook
– Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
– Maintenance and repair reports
– Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
– Tractor-trailer
Transportation/travel experience
– Local
– Provincial/territorial

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Security and safety
– Criminal record check
– Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
– Valid driver’s licence
– Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
– Attention to detail
– Handling heavy loads
– Large workload
– Physically demanding
– Repetitive tasks
– Sitting
Weight handling
– Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
– Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Excellent written communication
– Flexibility
– Judgement
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player
– Hardworking
– Patience

BENEFITS
Health benefits
– Dental plan
– Health care plan
– Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
– Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
– Free parking available
– Team building opportunities
– Parking available