Long haul truck driver

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English

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

Experience an asset

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

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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 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

• Driver's License (Class 1 or
  
  A)

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Security and safety

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

• 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)