long haul truck driver

• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train