long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Various locations. Relocation costs covered by employer.
Tasks:
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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.
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Documentation knowledge:
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Willing to travel internationally.
- Willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Day.
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.