long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
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.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- 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).
Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul.
Security and safety:
- Basic security clearance.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Personal suitability:
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- On call.
- Day.
- Weekend.