Truck Driver

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player