long haul truck driver

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week