Long haul truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

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

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Mountain driving expertise
• 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
• 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
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

• Tractor-trailer

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

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

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits