Truck Driver

  • King
  • Magcrete Logistics Corporation

Work Setting :

  • Various locations

Tasks :

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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 brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • 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

Documentation Knowledge :

  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment :

  • Concrete mixing

Communication Systems Experience :

  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience :

  • Long-haul
  • Short-haul

Security and Safety :

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information :

  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities :

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight Handling :

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment :

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability :

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Health benefits :

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits