Truck driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability