long haul truck driver

Crown Regal Transport
Bedford, NS, CA
$28,85 an hour (estimated)
Permanent
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • 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

Transportation / travel experience

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

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • 14 days ago
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