Tractor-trailer driver, long haul

apartmentAYR Motor Express Inc placeBrampton calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • 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
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

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
Type of trucking and equipment
  • Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test
Transportation/travel information
  • 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
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
Weight handling
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan
  • Piece work
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