Truck driver
Almond transport corp
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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 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
Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience