long haul truck 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.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- 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 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.
Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
- Night.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day. Weekend.
Workplace information:
On the road job.