long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• 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 brake adjustments.
• 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.

Documentation knowledge:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel internationally.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Sitting.

Own tools/equipment:

Cellular phone.

Personal suitability:

• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.