Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Will train

On site

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

• Relocation costs covered by employer

• 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
• 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

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

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en‑route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans‑border documentation
• Trip reports

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor‑trailer

• International
• Long‑haul
• National

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Cellular phone
• Steel‑toed safety boots

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

• Dental plan
• Health care plan