Long Haul Truck Driver

Original job posting

The driver is responsible for operating trucks to transport goods, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. They must also manage travel itineraries, handle customer concerns, and maintain accurate records of cargo and hours of service.

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 Address customers' complaints or concerns Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Drive lighter, special purpose trucks Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Pay and receive payments for goods 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Drug test Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence 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

What you’ll do

The driver is responsible for operating trucks to transport goods, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. They must also manage travel itineraries, handle customer concerns, and maintain accurate records of cargo and hours of service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid AZ class license and have completed secondary school. The role requires the ability to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks in a team or convoy setting.

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Driving
• Vehicle inspection
• Preventive maintenance
• Cargo loading
• Tarping
• Documentation
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Emergency roadside repairs
• Logistics
• Safety compliance
• Time management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Manufacturing