truck driver

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Overtime required
• Overtime available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week