About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Tasks
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
- 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 emergency roadside repairs.
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
- Transport and handle dangerous goods.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles).
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
- Workplace information: On the road job.