long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 aspects of vehicle
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

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
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player