moving truck driver

Education

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Warehouse
• Trucking company
• On-site customer service
• Moving and storage company

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• 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
• Wrap goods
• Weigh materials and goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Pack and unpack goods
• Build pallets
• Ship orders
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Provide customer service
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Sort, crate and stack goods

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• 3-4 people

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Light trucks
• Dollies and hand trucks

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local
• Regional

Area of Specialization

• Truck driving

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Client focus
• Analytical
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Leadership