LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER Job

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
• Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
Additional information
Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
Transportation/travel information
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
Weight handling
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player