Long-Haul Truck Driver

Work setting: Remote location, Various locations

Responsibilities:

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization:

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment:

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience:

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

Transportation/travel experience:

• International, Long-haul, Provincial/territorial

Additional information:

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability:

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