Moving truck driver

Job summary

Drive trucks on local, regional, national, and international routes, including cross-border and long-haul trips, while planning routes and communicating with dispatch. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, load and secure cargo, complete required transport documentation, and address customer concerns.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work setting Various locations Tasks Calculate fixed assets and depreciation Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions Address customers' complaints or concerns Mountain driving expertise Professionalism in customer service 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 Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment Perform brake adjustments 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trans-border documentation Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Extended length tractor-trailer combination Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles) Tractor-trailer Tractor-trailer A train Communication systems experience Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Transportation/travel experience International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Security and safety Valid passport Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information 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 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Patience Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Employment terms options Evening Shift Morning Night On call Day Weekend Workplace information On the road job

What you’ll do

Drive trucks on local, regional, national, and international routes, including cross-border and long-haul trips, while planning routes and communicating with dispatch. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, load and secure cargo, complete required transport documentation, and address customer concerns.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, an AZ class licence, and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement. Candidates must be prepared for physically demanding work, extended and overnight travel, and cross-border driving, and must meet the stated security and driving-record checks.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Truck Driving
• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Customer Service
• Mountain Driving
• Loading And Unloading Cargo
• Vehicle Inspection
• Brake Adjustment
• Cargo Safety And Tarping
• Dispatch Communication
• Driving Logs And Reports
• Cross-Border Transportation
• Heavy Load Handling
• Teamwork
• Oral Communication
• Time And Route Management

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics

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