Truck driver, long haul

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 to less than 7 months

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES TASKS

• 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
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspectsof vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

CREDENTIALS CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence 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

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

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Short-haul

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND SAFETY

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

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

BENEFITS HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available