transport driver

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• AZ class license

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports

• Trip reports

• Trans-border documentation

• Maintenance and repair reports

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Dangerous goods occurrence reports

• Driver logbook

• Bill of lading

Communication Systems Experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

• Citizens band (CB) radio

Additional Skills

• Address customers' complaints or concerns

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

• Professionalism in customer service

• Mountain driving expertise

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Transport and handle dangerous goods

• Perform preventive maintenance

• Perform emergency roadside repairs

• Perform brake adjustments

• Load and unload goods

• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials

• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Drug test

• Criminal record check

• Basic security clearance

• Valid passport

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel cross-border

• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Willing to travel overnight

• Valid driver's licence

• Drive manual transmission vehicle

• Travel expenses paid by employer

• Willing to travel internationally

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Attention to detail

• Sitting

• Large workload

• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• Room and board provided

• Remote location

• Various locations

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

• Flatbed

• Tractor-trailer A train

• Tractor-trailer B train

• Refrigerated

• Liquid bulk

• Dry bulk

• Logging, highway

• Logging, off-highway

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Regional

• National

• Local

• International

• Provincial/territorial

• Short-haul

• Long-haul

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Organized