Long Haul Truck Driver
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Sitting
Work Location Information
Various locations
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook
Specific Skills
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, Load and unload goods, Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption, Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance
Transportation/Travel Experience
Long-haul, National
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Permanent employment, Full time 40 to 60 hours / week
- Start date as soon as possible
- Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night