Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Transport goods, including dangerous goods, while ensuring cargo is properly loaded, secured, and documented. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform repairs and safety checks, and communicate with central dispatch.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques Mountain driving expertise Load and unload goods 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience

What you’ll do

Transport goods, including dangerous goods, while ensuring cargo is properly loaded, secured, and documented. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, perform repairs and safety checks, and communicate with central dispatch.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and an AZ class license are listed; no prior experience is required, as training will be provided. The role requires attention to detail, physical ability to handle heavy loads, and reliable communication and teamwork.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mountain Driving
• Loading And Unloading Goods
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Inspections
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours Of Service Recording
• Tarping And Cargo Security
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Heavy Load Handling
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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