long haul truck driver

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Will train

On site - Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

This position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Various locations

Tasks:

• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation

Tractor-trailer

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Long-haul

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

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

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

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

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