truck driver, long haul

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Mountain driving expertise.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Bill of lading.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Refrigerated.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• Trip recorder (on-board computer).

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Workplace information:

On the road job.