Long Haul Truck Driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player

Documentation Knowledge

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

Specific Skills

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, 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, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance

Transportation/Travel Experience

Long-haul, National

Type of Trucking and Equipment

Flatbed, Tractor-trailer

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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

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