Truck Driver

About the job

Jamco Transport Ltd

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Various locations

• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

• Local
• Long-haul

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road job

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth