long haul tractor-trailer driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

United States.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer.

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.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• 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.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• 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.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Working at heights training.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• CPR Certificate.
• Defensive Driving Course.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement.
• FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Program.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Pro-Trucker/Smart Driver (fuel efficiency) Training.
• Professional Driver Improvement Certificate.
• Skid Control Training.

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• 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:

• Flatbed.
• 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.
• Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Valid passport.
• Basic security clearance.
• Bondable.
• 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 overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

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

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.