long haul truck driver (73300)

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)