long haul truck driver

Minimum Requirements

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

Work Setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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 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

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation Knowledge

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International
• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player