Truck Driver, Long Haul Job

-Position
1

-Languages
English

-Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

-Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

-On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

-Work site environment
Dusty

-Work setting
Various locations

-Responsibilities
-Tasks
Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
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
Professionalism in customer service
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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
Pay and receive payments for goods
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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

-Credentials
-Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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

-Communication systems experience
Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

-Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

-Additional information
-Security and safety
Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

-Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses paid by employer
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight

-Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

-Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

-Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest

-Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Hardworking
Patience