Truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Will train
• On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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: AZ class license

• Documentation knowledge:
  Bill of lading
• Driver logbook

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial
• Short-haul

Security and safety:
Criminal record check