Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma

Will train

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

Work setting:
Various locations. Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials:

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

Experience and specialization:

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Flatbed
• Logging, off-highway
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience:

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience:

• International
• Long-haul

Additional information:

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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:

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player