long haul truck driver
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work setting:
Various locations. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs covered by employer.
Tasks:
- 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 emergency roadside repairs.
- 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 :
- Air Brakes Endorsement.
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
Type of trucking and equipment:
Flatbed. Tractor-trailer B train.
Security and safety:
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
- Medical exam.
Transportation/travel information:
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel cross-border.
- Willing to travel for extended periods.
- Willing to travel internationally.
- Willing to travel overnight.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Sitting.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
Bonus.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
Support for mature workers:
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .