long haul truck driver

Your tasks

• Load and unload goods.
• 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.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail.

1 year to less than 2 years.

Other

Green job Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.