long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid