long haul tractor-trailer driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Professionalism in customer service.
• 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.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AZ class license.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Defensive Driving Course.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Bill of lading.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trans-border documentation.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Refrigerated.
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• International.
• Local.
• Long-haul.
• National.
• Provincial/territorial.
• Regional.
• Short-haul.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

Travel insurance.