Job Order Detail

Description

Education - No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience - 2 years to less than 3 years
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
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 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
CPR Certificate
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
First Aid Certificate
Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer