truck driver, long haul

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

Experience an asset

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
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