truck driver

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Refrigerated
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train