Transport jobs in United States

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting:

• Various locations

Tasks:

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge:

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

Security and safety:

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

Transportation / travel information:

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities: