tank truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Drive tank trucks or supply trucks
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Liquid bulk
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Short-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Pension plan