About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Various locations. Relocation costs covered by employer. Tasks: Professionalism in customer service. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trip reports. Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses paid by employer. Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel overnight. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Sitting. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job.