Truck Driver

• The candidate will be in charge of receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
• The candidate will be in charge of transport goods and materials by operating and driving straight or articulated trucks.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate will be required to adjust brakes.
• The candidate will be required to load and unload goods
• The candidate will be in charge of driving lighter, special-purpose trucks.
• The candidate will be in charge of transport goods and materials by operating and driving straight or articulated trucks.
• The candidate will be in charge of tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
• The candidate must drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• The candidate would be responsible for overseeing condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and
other equipment.
• The candidate would be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel
consumption.
• The candidate will be responsible for pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections, as well as overseeing all
aspects of the vehicle.
• The candidate will be required to transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing
plants or retail and distribution centers
• The candidate will be required to inspect vehicles on a daily basis for cleanliness, mechanical items and safety issues
and perform preventative maintenance.
• The candidate will be required to plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• The candidate will be expected to deliver goods on time to the client.
• The candidate will be required to transport all fragile and heavy items carefully.
• The candidate will be required to monitor and refuel oil in the truck as and when needed.
• The candidate will be required to follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
• The candidate will be required to drive with extreme caution.
• The candidate must document and log work/rest periods, kilometres driven, and keep fuel/toll receipts.
• The candidate must follow truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break
periods), as well as company policies and procedures.
• The candidate will be expected to obey and follow all traffic laws.
• The candidate will be expected to secure cargo as well as properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle.
• Before driving, the candidate must ensure that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected.
• The will be required to provide a high standard of Customer Service while delivering goods to customers.
• The candidate will be responsible for responsible keeping their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good
working order.
• The candidate will be responsible for responsible for counting and recording quantities and styles of product delivered
and picked up to ensure accurate paperwork for customer transactions.
• The will be required to collect and verify delivery instructions.
• The candidate will be required to notify the dispatcher of any road incidents.