Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking
• Patience