Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
------------------------- Dusty
Outdoors
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
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
Professionalism in customer service
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 emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Perform minor repairs to equipment
Measure distance, volume, length and weight
Complete onboard and other logs
Communication systems experience
------------------------------------ Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment