Long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Other benefits