truck driver, long haul

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate.

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.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers).
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles).
• Defensive Driving Course.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Type of product:

Truck.

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:

• Dump truck.
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination.
• Flatbed.
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Tractor-trailer.
• Tractor-trailer A train.
• Tractor-trailer B train.

Communication systems experience:

• Citizens band (CB) radio.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Transportation/travel experience:

• Local.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

Area of specialization:

• Truck driving.
• Truck repair.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Basic security clearance.
• Bondable.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Medical exam.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Are you currently a student?.
4. Do you have experience working in this field?.
5. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
6. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Gratuities.
• Pension plan.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Learning/