long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Security and safety:

• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Personal suitability:

• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Workplace information:

On the road job.