About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- 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.
- Communication systems experience: Citizens band (CB) radio.
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Trip recorder (on-board computer).
- Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul.
- Security and safety: Basic security clearance.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses paid by employer.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel for extended periods.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Sitting.
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Experience: No experience (will train).