long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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 emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.
• 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.
• Bill of lading.
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports.
• Driver logbook.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.
• Trans-border documentation.
• Trip reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
• Tractor-trailer.

Communication systems experience:

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Transportation/travel information:

• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Workplace information:

On the road job.