Class 1 Truck Driver

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
- Various locations

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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports

Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul

Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate; or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer B train

Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player

Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance