long haul truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Work setting: Various locations

Tasks:

1. Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
2. Load and unload goods
3. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
4. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
5. Perform brake adjustments
6. Perform emergency roadside repairs
7. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
8. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
9. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
10. Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
11. Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

1. Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge:

1. Accident or incident reports
2. Bill of lading
3. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
4. Maintenance and repair reports
5. Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment:

1. Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
2. Tractor-trailer
3. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience:

1. International
2. National
3. Regional

Security and safety:

1. Driving record check (abstract)
2. Drug test

Transportation / travel information:

1. Valid driver's licence
2. Willing to travel cross-border
3. Willing to travel for extended periods
4. Willing to travel internationally
5. Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities: