long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits