Long Haul Driver

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

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

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

• Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

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
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Screening Questions

• 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
• Pension plan
• Piece work

Other Benefits

• Free parking available