Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: No experience (will train)
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
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes