long haul truck driver

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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

• Driver logbook

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week