Truck driver

Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)