Long Haul Truck Driver

Job summary

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including as part of a two-person team or convoy, and load and unload cargo. Plan routes, inspect and maintain the vehicle, record cargo and trip information, comply with transport regulations, and communicate with dispatchers and other drivers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. 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 Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Ensure transport compliance with regulations Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses AZ class license Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Drug test Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Work conditions and physical capabilities Sitting Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods, including as part of a two-person team or convoy, and load and unload cargo. Plan routes, inspect and maintain the vehicle, record cargo and trip information, comply with transport regulations, and communicate with dispatchers and other drivers.

Requirements

The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate, 1 to less than 2 years of experience, and an AZ class licence. Applicants must have a valid driver's licence and be willing to travel for extended periods and overnight; criminal record, driving record, and drug checks are required.

Listed skills

• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Route Planning
• GPS Navigation
• Truck Driving
• Loading and Unloading
• Vehicle Inspection
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Two-Way Radio Communication
• Judgment
• Organization
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics