long haul truck driver

Experience: Will train

Work setting:

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

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

Documentation knowledge:

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities: