Long haul truck driver

Overview

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

Will train

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)
• Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

• Attention to detail
• Personal suitability
• Organized
• Team player

• Health perks:
  Dental plan, Health care plan
• Work Term:
  
  Permanent
• Work Language:
  
  English
• Hours:
  
  40 to 60 hours per week