long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks:
- Mountain driving expertise.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transport and handle dangerous goods.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports.
- Driver logbook.
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Flatbed.
- Tractor-trailer.
Transportation/travel experience:
- International.
- Long-haul.
Security and safety:
- Valid passport.
- Criminal record check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Cellular phone.
Personal suitability:
Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Other benefits.
- Parking available.