long haul truck driver

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Tasks

• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 45 hours per week