Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Plan and adjust routes using navigation tools, drive as part of a team or convoy, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect the vehicle and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use while communicating with central dispatch.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience No experience (will train) On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Relocation costs covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks 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 Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods 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 Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Sitting Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Reliability Team player Patience

What you’ll do

Plan and adjust routes using navigation tools, drive as part of a team or convoy, and load, unload, tarp, and secure cargo. Inspect the vehicle and record cargo, service hours, distance, and fuel use while communicating with central dispatch.

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; the role also calls for attention to detail, sound judgement, reliability, teamwork, and patience.

Benefits

• Relocation Costs Covered

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Team Driving
• Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Fuel Consumption Recording
• Cargo Tarping
• Cargo Safety And Security
• Attention To Detail
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Patience

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics

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