Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

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

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

Experience and specialization

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer B train

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

• Long-haul

Additional information

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player