Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

No experience (will train)

On site

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

• Relocation costs covered by employer

• 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
• 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

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

Documentation knowledge

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

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

• International
• Long-haul
• National

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

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

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

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

• Dental plan
• Health care plan