Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma

Will train

On the road

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

Work setting:
Various locations

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

Credentials:
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization:
Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information:
Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Other benefits