Position: Long haul truck driver
No. of positions: 1
Full time, permanent
40-50 hours per week

Languages:
English

Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:
Experience an asset

On the road job – Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities:
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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

– Experience and specialization –

Documentation knowledge:
Bill of lading
Driver logbook

Type of trucking and equipment:
Refrigerated
Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience:
Long-haul
National

– Additional information –

Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling:
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability:
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

Benefits:
Other benefits