Driver, Long Haul

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, including dangerous goods, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and oversee the vehicle, communicate with central dispatch, maintain trip and cargo records, and address customer concerns.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Address customers' complaints or concerns Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Dangerous goods occurrence reports Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Tractor-trailer Communication systems experience Citizens band (CB) radio Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience International Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence 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 Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan Piece work Other Benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, including dangerous goods, and load and unload cargo. Inspect and oversee the vehicle, communicate with central dispatch, maintain trip and cargo records, and address customer concerns.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and experience is an asset. The role requires a Class 1 or A driver's licence and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement, along with the ability to travel extensively and handle physically demanding work.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Bonus
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Mileage Paid
• Pension Plan
• Piecework
• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Long-Haul Truck Driving
• Class 1 or A Driver's Licence
• Air Brake Endorsement
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
• Mountain Driving
• Load and Unload Goods
• Customer Service
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Driver Logbook Management
• Tractor-Trailer Operation
• Cross-Border Travel
• Attention to Detail
• Heavy Load Handling
• Written and Oral Communication

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

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