Tractor-Trailer Driver, Long Haul

Job summary

Drive tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials on long-haul, national, provincial, and international routes, including cross-border travel. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, handle and document cargo including dangerous goods, communicate with dispatch, and provide professional customer service.

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 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 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

What you’ll do

Drive tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials on long-haul, national, provincial, and international routes, including cross-border travel. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, handle and document cargo including dangerous goods, communicate with dispatch, and provide professional customer service.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and a Class 1 or A driver's licence and Air Brake (Z) endorsement are required credentials. Experience is an asset; candidates must be prepared for extended, overnight, international, and cross-border travel and to handle loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tractor-Trailer Driving
• Long-Haul Driving
• Class 1 or A Driver's Licence
• Air Brake Endorsement
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
• Customer Service
• Mountain Driving
• Load and Unload Goods
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cross-Border Driving
• CB Radio Operation
• Trip Recorder Operation
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety

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