long haul truck driver

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 50 hours per week
Il y a 2 jours