Languages

English

Education

Completion of high school

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

Driver’s Licence (Class 1 or A); Driver’s Licence (Class 3 or D); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement; Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Certificate

Experience

No experience

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer; Flatbed; Dump

Type of Travel

Local

Documentation Knowledge

Driver logbook; Bill of lading; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports; Accident or incident reports

Communication Equipment Experience

Trip recorder (on-board computer); Cellular phone; Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment

Weight Handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Loading and unloading of goods; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Receive and relay information to central dispatcher; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service; Handle inquiries from customers

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver’s licence

Essential Skills

Reading text; Document use; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Continuous learning