long haul truck driver

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 50 hours per week
6 days ago