long haul truck driver

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week