long haul truck driver

Pay: CA$34.10 – CA$ 36.00 Per Hour

• Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Work setting
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• 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
• Address customers’ complaints or concerns
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Type of trucking and equipment
• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Communication systems experience
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
• Transportation/travel experience
• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Security and safety
• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Drug test
• Medical exam
• Transportation/travel information
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves
• Personal suitability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience
• Experience
• Experience an asset
• Green job
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Workplace information
• On the road job
• Health benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Other benefits