long haul truck driver
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Dusty.
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.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
Documentation knowledge:
- Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment:
- Dry bulk.
- Refrigerated.
Communication systems experience:
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
Transportation/travel experience:
- Local.
- Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
Security and safety:
- Valid passport.
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
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:
- Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety vest.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Patience.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
Evening. Morning.
Other benefits:
Parking available.