Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English.

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Experience:

Will train.

Work setting:
Various locations. Relocation costs covered by employer. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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.
• Pay and receive payments for goods.
• 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.

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

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

• Flatbed
• Logging, off‑highway
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor‑trailer

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• International
• Long‑haul

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organised
• Reliability
• Team player