long haul truck driver

Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver

Minimum Requirements:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

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

Documentation Knowledge

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes