Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

• Tractor-trailer

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

• Local
• Long-haul
• Regional

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player