Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting:
On site (no remote work). Work must be completed at the physical location. Various locations.

• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

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

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Trans‑border documentation
• Trip reports

• Tractor‑trailer

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

• International
• Long‑haul
• National

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organised
• Reliability
• Team player