Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience an asset

On site

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

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• Various locations

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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

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

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

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

• International
• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

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

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

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience