long haul truck driver

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

• National
• Regional

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Job responsibilities include operating vehicles and ensuring safety and compliance while on the road.