Full-Time Transport Driver in St. John’s
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) CertificateDocumentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
2 years to less than 3 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentWeight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Load and unload goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes; 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 vehicleSecurity and Safety
Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)Own Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnightWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; SittingType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Tractor-trailer B trainTransportation/Travel Experience
Provincial/territorial; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Reliability; Organized