Responsibilities
Tasks
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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
Perform brake adjustments
Perform emergency roadside repairs
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional information
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads