Long haul truck driver

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job