Long haul 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.

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• AZ class license
• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

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

• Tractor‑trailer

• Local
• Long‑haul
• National
• Short‑haul

• Valid passport
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

• Other benefits
• Travel insurance