Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicles, complete required transport and service records, communicate with dispatch, and handle travel arrangements, permits, customer concerns, and roadside repairs.

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 Address customers' complaints or concerns Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques 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 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 Transport and handle dangerous goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Accident or incident reports Bill of lading Driver logbook Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Reliability Patience

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicles, complete required transport and service records, communicate with dispatch, and handle travel arrangements, permits, customer concerns, and roadside repairs.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and an AZ class licence are specified; no prior experience is required, as training will be provided. The role requires attention to detail, physical capability for demanding and repetitive tasks, effective communication, organization, reliability, and patience.

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Long-Haul Truck Driving
• Operating Straight and Articulated Trucks
• Cargo Loading and Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Brake Adjustments
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Cargo Tarping and Security
• Route and Travel Planning
• Transport Documentation
• Dispatch Communication
• Customer Complaint Resolution
• Team Coaching
• Written Communication
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Customer Service & Support

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