driver, long haul

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 36 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Documentation knowledge

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

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Local
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available