long haul truck driver

Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Work Setting

Various locations, willing to relocate.

Tasks

1. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
2. Load and unload goods
3. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
4. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
5. Perform brake adjustments
6. Perform emergency roadside repairs
7. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle
8. Perform preventive maintenance
9. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
10. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
11. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
12. Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

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

Documentation Knowledge

1. Accident or incident reports
2. Bill of lading
3. Dangerous goods occurrence reports
4. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
5. Maintenance and repair reports
6. Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

1. Refrigerated
2. Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
3. Tractor-trailer
4. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

1. International
2. National
3. Regional

Security and Safety

1. Criminal record check
2. Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

1. Willing to travel cross-border
2. Willing to travel for extended periods
3. Willing to travel internationally
4. Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

1. Physically demanding
2. Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

1. Steel-toed safety boots
2. Safety vest

Personal Suitability

1. Flexibility
2. Judgement
3. Organized
4. Reliability
5. Team player
6. Hardworking