Truck Driver

About the job

HKR Transport ltd.

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Driver logbook

Flatbed

• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Valid passport

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Evening

1 year to less than 2 years

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

As per collective agreement