long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Various locations.
Tasks:
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
- Address customers' complaints or concerns.
- 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.
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
- Transport and handle dangerous goods.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Documentation knowledge:
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trip reports.
Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul.
Security and safety:
Driver's validity licence check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Handling heavy loads.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
Team player.
Experience:
1 to less than 7 months.
Employment terms options:
Overtime required.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.