Long haul truck driver

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English

No degree, certificate or diploma.

3 years to less than 5 years. On the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• 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
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Air Brake (Z) 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

• Dry bulk
• Dump truck
• Refrigerated
• Tractor‑trailer

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)

• International
• Local
• Long‑haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional
• Short‑haul

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
• Driver's abstract

• 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

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

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Free parking available
• On‑site amenities
• Parking available