long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks:
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed.
- 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.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- 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.
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- AZ class license.
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Maintenance and repair reports.
- Trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment:
Tow truck.
Communication systems experience:
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Medical exam.
Transportation/travel information:
- Drive manual transmission vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel for extended periods.
- Willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Attention to detail.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Workplace information:
On the road job.