Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

No degree, certificate or diploma

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• Various locations

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Tractor-trailer

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Other benefits