Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Will train

On the road

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

• 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
• 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
• 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

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

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

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

• Long-haul

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability