Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

Work setting:

• Various locations

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

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

• Tractor-trailer

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

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player