Long Haul Truck Driver

About the job

APPLE TRANSPORT INC.

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• 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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

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

Tractor-trailer

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Cellular phone

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Hardworking

1 to less than 7 months

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes