long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Air Brake (Z) 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.
Transportation/travel experience:
- International.
- Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
Security and safety:
- Basic security clearance.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Physically demanding.
- Sitting.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- On call.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Other benefits.