Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks, including as part of a two-person team or convoy, to transport goods and materials. Load and unload cargo, maintain and inspect the vehicle, communicate with dispatch, record trip and cargo details, and ensure cargo safety and security.

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 Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods 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) Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience Long-haul Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Sitting Personal suitability Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks, including as part of a two-person team or convoy, to transport goods and materials. Load and unload cargo, maintain and inspect the vehicle, communicate with dispatch, record trip and cargo details, and ensure cargo safety and security.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or Class A driver's licence are specified. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided; long-haul transportation experience is relevant.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Long-Haul Truck Driving
• Operating Straight and Articulated Trucks
• Loading and Unloading Cargo
• Vehicle Inspections
• Preventive Maintenance
• Brake Adjustments
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Cargo Safety and Security
• Tarping
• Route and Travel Planning
• Dispatch Communication
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Fuel and Distance Recordkeeping
• Team Driving
• Attention to Detail
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics

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