Driver, line-haul
Avro Transport Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Tractor-trailer
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Bondable
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player