Long haul truck driver Job

Overview
Languages
English

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

On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting
Various locations

Responsibilities

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
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

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
Long-haul

Additional information
Security and safety
Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Transportation and warehousing