Long haul driver

Overview

Languages:

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

• Documentation knowledge:
  • Accident or incident reports
  • Bill of lading
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post-trip)
  • Trip reports

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

• Valid passport

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

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

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player