long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available