long haul truck driver

Job Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, Licenses, Memberships, and Courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment