Truck Driver, Heavy Truck

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• 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
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience