long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations. Willing to relocate.

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.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• 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.
• 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 :

• AZ class license.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Safety vest.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

Disability benefits.

Financial benefits:

Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.