Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train
Work setting
Willing to relocate
Tasks
Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
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
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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 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
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Type of trucking and equipment
Flatbed
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
