Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg or 10,000lbs with 3 axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player