Log Truck Driver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Work with minimal supervision

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, highway
• Logging, off-highway

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer