- 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
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
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
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
Workplace information
- On the road job
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care perks