Living Delight is hiring
Truck Driver with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Experience an asset

On the road

• Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Tasks

• 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
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Transportation/travel experience

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

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Patience

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance