Long haul truck driver

• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Patience

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Night
• Weekend

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 to 45 hours per week