transport driver

Overview Languages English Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting

• Trucking company
• Oil and gas industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Train staff
• Supervise staff
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Recruit staff
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations

Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available