About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
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.
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
- 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.
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
- 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 : AZ class license.
- Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul.
- Short-haul.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail.
- Large workload.
- Personal suitability: Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
- Other benefits: Other benefits.