Long haul truck driver

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Patience

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth