truck driver

Overview

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certifications, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports.
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