Long haul truck driver

LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
EXPERIENCE
7 months to less than 1 year
ON THE ROAD
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
WORK SETTING
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
TASKS
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues
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on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• 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
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement
• Skid Control Training
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE
• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports
TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT
• Flatbed
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
• Long-haul
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND SAFETY
• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• 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 for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
WEIGHT HANDLING
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

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