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Tasks
- 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
- 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 coursesᅠ
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
Financial benefits
- Bonus