long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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