Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

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
• 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
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• Long-haul

Additional information

• Valid driver's licence

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

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

• Cellular phone

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking