Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, and manage cargo safety, permits, travel arrangements, and customer concerns. Inspect and maintain vehicles, perform roadside repairs and brake adjustments, communicate with dispatch, and record cargo, hours, distance, and fuel information.

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 Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Drive lighter, special purpose trucks 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 Pay and receive payments for goods 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 Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized

What you’ll do

Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including dangerous goods, and manage cargo safety, permits, travel arrangements, and customer concerns. Inspect and maintain vehicles, perform roadside repairs and brake adjustments, communicate with dispatch, and record cargo, hours, distance, and fuel information.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate and an AZ class licence are specified; no prior experience is required, and training will be provided. The role requires strong oral and written communication, flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle heavy loads in physically demanding conditions.

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Truck Driving
• Cargo Transportation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Brake Adjustments
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• Cargo Safety and Security
• International Route Permits
• Trip Planning
• Customer Service
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Driver Logbook Management
• Attention to Detail
• Heavy Load Handling

Job areas

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