Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including on international routes, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicles, complete required records and permits, communicate with central dispatch, and perform roadside repairs when needed.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Responsibilities Tasks Professionalism in customer service 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 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 Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Additional information Security and safety Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Personal suitability Judgement Organized Reliability

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including on international routes, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicles, complete required records and permits, communicate with central dispatch, and perform roadside repairs when needed.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or Class A driver's license are specified; no prior experience is required, and training will be provided. Applicants must have a valid driving license and record, and demonstrate judgment, organization, and reliability.

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Professionalism In Customer Service
• Truck Driving
• Team Driving
• Cargo Loading And Unloading
• International Cargo Transport
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Preventive Maintenance
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Hours Of Service Recording
• Cargo Safety And Security
• Judgment
• Organization
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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