long haul truck driver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

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.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Load and unload goods.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Driver logbook.
• Maintenance and repair reports.

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• Long-haul.
• Provincial/territorial.

Security and safety:

• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Sitting.

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Safety vest.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.