long haul truck driver

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Various locations. Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• 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.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trip reports.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.

Experience:

No experience (will train).