long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks:
- Mountain driving expertise.
- Professionalism in customer service.
- 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 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- AZ class license.
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports.
- Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trans-border documentation.
- Trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment:
Tractor-trailer.
Communication systems experience:
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience:
- International.
- Long-haul.
- National.
- Provincial/territorial.
Security and safety:
Bondable.
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Screening questions:
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Travel insurance.