long haul 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.
- Address customers' complaints or concerns.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
- 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 emergency roadside repairs.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
Documentation knowledge:
Driver logbook.
Transportation/travel experience:
International. Long-haul.
Security and safety:
- Valid passport.
- 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.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day. Weekend.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.