long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Travel insurance