long haul truck driver

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• 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 

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance