truck driver, long haul

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.
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• 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 :

AZ class license. Air Brakes Endorsement.

Documentation knowledge:

Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Transportation/travel experience:

International. Local. Long-haul. Provincial/territorial.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Large workload. Sitting.

Personal suitability:

Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Patience.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.