Job Description
Job requirements – Long Haul Truck Driver
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
- Specific Skills
- Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook
- Communication Systems Experience
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Additional Skills
- Mountain driving expertise
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract); Valid passport
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel internationally
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Sitting
- Work Location Information
- Various locations
- Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Transportation/Travel Experience
- Regional; National; International; Provincial/territorial; Long-haul
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Apprentices, Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Students, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
