long haul truck driver

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 43.28 to 60 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

Long-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

Will train

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job
16 hours ago