driver, truck

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed

Documentation knowledge

• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available