long haul truck driver

Job Description

<p>Overview<br>Languages</p><p>English</p><p>Education</p><ul><li>Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li></ul><p>Experience<br>Will train</p><p>On the road</p><p>Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.</p><p>Work setting</p><ul><li>Various locations</li></ul><p>Responsibilities<br>Tasks</p><ul><li>Mountain driving expertise</li><li>Professionalism in customer service</li><li>Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy</li><li>Load and unload goods</li><li>Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials</li><li>Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment</li><li>Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle</li><li>Receive and relay information to central dispatch</li><li>Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption</li><li>Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo</li></ul><p>Credentials</p><p>Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses</p><ul><li>Air Brakes Endorsement</li><li>Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)</li><li>Air Brake (Z) Endorsement</li><li>Driver's License (Class 1 or A)</li></ul><p>Experience and specialization</p><p>Documentation knowledge</p><ul><li>Accident or incident reports</li><li>Bill of lading</li><li>Driver logbook</li><li>Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)</li><li>Trans-border documentation</li><li>Trip reports</li></ul><p>Type of trucking and equipment</p><ul><li>Tractor-trailer</li></ul><p>Communication systems experience</p><ul><li>Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment</li><li>Trip recorder (on-board computer)</li></ul><p>Transportation/travel experience</p><ul><li>International</li><li>Local</li><li>Long-haul</li><li>National</li><li>Provincial/territorial</li><li>Regional</li><li>Short-haul</li></ul><p>Additional information</p><p>Weight handling</p><ul><li>Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)</li></ul><p>Personal suitability</p><ul><li>Reliability</li><li>Team player</li></ul><p>Benefits<br>Health benefits</p><ul><li>Dental plan</li><li>Disability benefits</li><li>Health care plan</li></ul><p>Financial benefits</p><ul><li>Group insurance benefits</li><li>Life insurance</li></ul><p>Other Benefits</p><ul><li>Free parking available</li><li>Learning/training paid by employer</li><li>Travel insurance</li></ul>