Specialism: NEWCOMER

truck driver-supervisor

Tasks

  • Prepare production and other reports
  • Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Supervise workers and projects
  • Train or arrange for training
  • Dispatch bus drivers and monitor routes
  • Co-ordinate and schedule activities
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Co-ordinate repairs and rentals

Supervision

  • 3-4 people
  • Truck drivers

TRUCK DRIVER

  • 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
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • 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
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods