long haul truck driver
Description
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy. 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. 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 Brakes Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer. Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Hardworking. Patience. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.