long haul truck driver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Trip recorder (on-board computer). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Large workload. Sitting. Personal suitability: Judgement. Reliability. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.