long haul truck driver

• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Tractor-trailer

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 50 hours per week
9 days ago