truck driver

apartmentPACIFIC LOGISTICS placeBrampton calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • AZ class license
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
  • Defensive Driving Course
  • Professional Driver Improvement Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
  • Dry bulk
  • Logging, highway
  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
  • International
  • Local
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional
  • Short-haul
Type of industry experience
  • Trucking
Area of specialization
  • Truck driving

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Valid passport
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
Weight handling
  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Mileage paid
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
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