Long haul truck driver

Job summary

Responsible for transporting cargo on long-haul and international routes, including loading, unloading, and securing goods. Duties include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate driver logs and fuel records.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: No experience (will train) Work setting Various locations Tasks Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy 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 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks) Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Documentation knowledge Driver logbook Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Reliability Team player Patience Employment terms options Early morning Evening Morning Night Employment terms options Day Weekend Workplace information On the road job

What you’ll do

Responsible for transporting cargo on long-haul and international routes, including loading, unloading, and securing goods. Duties include performing vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate driver logs and fuel records.

Requirements

Requires a Class 1/1F/A Licence with an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a secondary school graduation certificate. No prior experience is required as training will be provided.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Long-haul Driving
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cargo Security
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Logbook Documentation
• Emergency Roadside Repair
• Brake Adjustment
• Tarping
• International Transport

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades