long haul truck driver

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week