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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- 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 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Liquid bulk
- Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)





Transportation/travel experience

- International
- Long-haul
- Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone

Personal suitability

- Productive interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience

Screening questions

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- 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

- Shift
- Flexible hours

Workplace information

- On the road job

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available

📌 Dangerous Goods Truck Driver (Sherwood)
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