long haul driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).

Documentation knowledge:

Driver logbook.

Transportation/travel experience:

International. Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.
• On call.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.