long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations.
• 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 emergency roadside repairs.
• 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 :

Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Transportation/travel experience:

Long-haul.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Experience:

No experience (will train).