Job Description
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform brake adjustments
Load and unload goods
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Documentation Knowledge
Trip reports
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Driver logbook
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence;
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Sitting;
Personal Suitability
Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized;