truck driver, long haul
Your tasks
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
- 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.
- Address customers' complaints or concerns.
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
- Mountain driving expertise.
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
- 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.
- Pay and receive payments for goods.
- 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.
Requirements
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license.
- DZ class license.
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports.
- Bill of lading.
- Dangerous goods occurrence 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
- Dry bulk.
- Refrigerated.
- Tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul.
- Regional.
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
No experience (will train).
What we offer
- Flexible hours.
Overtime required.
Other
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).