Long Haul Driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses 

Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Tractor-trailer

Transportation/Travel Experience

International, Local, Long-haul, National, Provincial/territorial, Regional

Communication Systems Experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Documentation Knowledge

Accident or incident reports, Bill of lading, Driver logbook, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Maintenance and repair reports, Trans-border documentation, Trip reports

Tasks

Address customers' complaints or concerns, Mountain driving expertise, Owner-operator business skills, Professionalism in customer service, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Load and unload goods, 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, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting