Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)