long haul truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks:

1. Load and unload goods
2. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
3. Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
4. Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
5. Perform preventive maintenance
6. Receive and relay information to central dispatch
7. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

1. Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge:

1. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment:

1. Tractor-trailer
2. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel information:

1. Valid driver's licence
2. Willing to travel for extended periods
3. Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

1. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability:

1. Flexibility
2. Judgement
3. Organized
4. Reliability