Long haul truck driver

Location: Amherstburg

Work Term:

Permanent

Work Language:

English

Hours:

40 to 50 hours per week

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

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

Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

AZ class license

Air Brakes Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook

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

Trans-border documentation

Type of trucking and equipment

Flatbed

Transportation/travel experience

Long-haul

Security and safety

Valid passport

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel cross-border

Willing to travel for extended periods

Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Sitting

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Employment terms options

Early morning

Shift

Employment terms options

Morning

Day

Weekend

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

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