Long Haul Driver

2 vacancies

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

Mountain driving expertise

Professionalism in customer service

Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports

Bill of lading

Driver logbook

Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Maintenance and repair reports

Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Flatbed

Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

Crane

Transportation/travel experience

Local

Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Driving record check (abstract)

Drug test

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Personal suitability

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking