truck driver, long haul

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 50 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• National

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Vision care benefits
6 days ago