Toronto - Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

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

• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Additional information

• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Judgement
• Organized
• Hardworking