truck driver

Experience

• Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Working at heights training

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Hardworking

Workplace information

• On the road job