Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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 brake adjustments
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
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
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Long-haul
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Tools
Safety vest
Gloves
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
