Long haul truck driver

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• 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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance