Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Description

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
Will train

Responsibilities
Tasks
Address customers’ complaints or concerns

Professionalism in customer service 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
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 Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization
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

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)