Long Haul Truck Driver
Job detail
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Type of trucking and equipment
- Flatbed
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
- 29.50 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per Week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Early Morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
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How to apply
By email