Long Haul Truck Driver Job

Language: English

Experience: At least 1 year

Working Conditions: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required

Note: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Tasks
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; Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques; 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;

Only apply for this job if you are: a Canadian citizen; a permanent resident of Canada; a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Do you have experience working in this field?

Apply by email: [email protected]

Certificates and licences: Air Brakes Endorsement; 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; Trip reports; Communication systems experience; Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul

Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test

Transportation/travel information: Drive manual transmission vehicle; 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; Repetitive tasks; Sitting

Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

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

Personal suitability: Flexibility; Judgement; Organized; Reliability; Team player; Hardworking; Patience