long haul truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Tasks:

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience:

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking