Truck Driver

Job Description

• 1. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 2. Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 3. Load and unload goods
• 4. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• 5. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 6. Perform brake adjustments
• 7. Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 8. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 9. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• 10. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• 11.Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• 12. Transport and handle dangerous goods