Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
Will train

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions

Address customers  complaints or concerns

Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Professionalism in customer service

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

Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer

Additional information
Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Sitting

Personal suitability

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

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