Long haul truck Driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

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

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Communication Systems Experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Transport and handle dangerous goods, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Perform brake adjustments, Pay and receive payments for goods, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

National, Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed

Weight Handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Air Brakes Endorsement, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)