Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Load and unload goods, inspect and oversee the vehicle and its equipment, and complete pre-trip, en route, and post-trip checks. Communicate with central dispatch, record cargo and trip information, and secure cargo while driving long-haul routes.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Load and unload goods Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment 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 Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Experience and specialization Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Sitting Personal suitability Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Financial benefits As per collective agreement Mileage paid

What you’ll do

Load and unload goods, inspect and oversee the vehicle and its equipment, and complete pre-trip, en route, and post-trip checks. Communicate with central dispatch, record cargo and trip information, and secure cargo while driving long-haul routes.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 1 to less than 2 years of experience, and an AZ or Class 1/1F/A licence for semi-trailer trucks. Candidates need a valid driver's licence and must be willing to travel across borders, overnight, and for extended periods.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• Mileage Paid

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Load And Unload Goods
• Vehicle Inspection
• Pre-Trip Inspections
• En Route Inspections
• Post-Trip Inspections
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Recordkeeping
• Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
• Tarping And Cargo Security
• GPS Navigation
• On-Board Trip Recorder
• Long-Haul Driving
• Cross-Border Travel
• Attention To Detail
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Environmental & Sustainability