long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• 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.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Documentation knowledge:

Driver logbook.

Security and safety:

Driving record check (abstract).

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.