Truck Driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience