long haul tractor-trailer driver
- Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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 emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
- Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Type of trucking and equipment
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Transportation/travel experience
- International
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
- 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
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
- Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- Workplace information
- On the road job
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Other benefits
- Travel insurance
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