long haul truck driver

Additional Information

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

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week