long haul truck driver

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Documentation Knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Overtime required

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes