dump truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• 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 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.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• DZ class license.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.

Documentation knowledge:

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

Dump truck.

Communication systems experience:

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Day.