Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials while managing route planning and fuel efficiency. Perform comprehensive vehicle inspections and ensure the safety and security of cargo, including dangerous goods.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Calculate fixed assets and depreciation 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 Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Professionalism in customer service 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 Pay and receive payments for goods 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials while managing route planning and fuel efficiency. Perform comprehensive vehicle inspections and ensure the safety and security of cargo, including dangerous goods.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. No prior experience is necessary as the employer provides training.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Cargo Loading
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Customer Service
• Logistics Documentation
• Tarping
• Fuel Consumption Optimization
• Dispatch Communication

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades