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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports




- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

- Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

- Valid passport
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Own tools/equipment

- Cellular phone

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking

Benefits

Health advantages

- Dental plan
- Health care plan

📌 long haul truck driver (Sydney)
🏢 Tom MacDonald Trucking
📍 Sydney