Long Haul Truck Driver Job

Number of Vacancies: 10

Language: English

Start Date: As soon as possible

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: At least 2 years

On the road job: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Employment terms and conditions: Early morning; Evening; Shift; Morning; Night; On call; Day; Weekend; Overtime required.

Hours per week: 40

Financial benefits: Mileage Paid

Security and Safety: Basic security clearance; Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract))

Transportation/Travel Information: 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; Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks; Sitting

Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Flexibility; Judgement; Organized; Reliability; Team player; Hardworking; Patience

Additional Skills: Professionalism in customer service; Address customers' complaints or concerns

Communication Systems Experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Documentation Knowledge: Accident or incident reports; Bill of lading; Driver logbook; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Maintenance and repair reports; Trip reports

Specific Skills: Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed; Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions; Address customers' complaints or concerns; Professionalism in customer service; 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 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.

Transportation/Travel Experience: Long-haul

Type of Trucking and Equipment: Flatbed

Communication systems experience: Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail; Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks; Sitting.

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Organized; Reliability; Team player; Hardworking; Patience.

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract).

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Organized; Reliability; Team player; Hardworking; Patience.

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver's License (Class 1 or A);
Air Brakes Endorsement.

Benefits: Free parking available.

Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots; Safety vest.

Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Note: Only apply to this job if: You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or You have an authorization to work in Canada.

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