Long haul Driver

Job type: Full time permanent

Location: Maidstone, ON

Job requirements

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work setting: Remote location, Various locations, Willing to relocate, Relocation costs covered by employer

Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone, Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots, Tools

Personal suitability:

Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

AZ class license, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Workplace Safety and Insurance Board�SIB) clearance Certificate, Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of Trucking and Equipment:

Logging, highway, Logging, off-highway, Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience:

Local, Long-haul, National, Provincial/territorial, Short-haul

Communication systems experience:

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment, Trip recorder (on-board computer)

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

Tasks

Address customers' complaints or concerns, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques, Mountain driving expertise, Owner-operator business skills, Professionalism in customer service, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, 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, Pay and receive payments for goods, 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, Transport and handle dangerous goods

Security and safety

Valid passport, Basic security clearance, Bondable, Criminal record check, Driver's validity licence check, Driving record check (abstract), Drug test, Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle, Travel expenses paid by employer, 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, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting