long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate. Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• 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.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Bill of lading.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trans-border documentation.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• International.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Regional.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• 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:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Tools.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

Experience an asset.