Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks, individually or as part of a two-person team or convoy, to transport goods and materials. Load and unload cargo, perform roadside repairs and preventive maintenance, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks 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 Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brakes Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks, individually or as part of a two-person team or convoy, to transport goods and materials. Load and unload cargo, perform roadside repairs and preventive maintenance, communicate with central dispatch, and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma and no prior experience are required; training is provided. Applicants need a Class 1 or A driver's licence and an air brakes endorsement, and must be willing to travel across borders and for extended or overnight periods.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Truck Driving
• Operating Straight Trucks
• Operating Articulated Trucks
• Loading And Unloading Goods
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Communication With Central Dispatch
• Cargo Recordkeeping
• Hours-Of-Service Recordkeeping
• Cross-Border Travel
• Team Driving
• Air Brakes

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics