long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Will train

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 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

• AZ class license
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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