long haul truck driver

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week