long haul truck driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of trucking and equipment

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

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 50 hours per week