truck driver, long haul
Riachtanach:Security
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Various locations.
Tasks:
- Mountain driving expertise.
- 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 :
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
- Defensive Driving Course.
Documentation knowledge:
- Accident or incident reports.
- Bill of lading.
- Driver logbook.
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
- Trans-border documentation.
- Trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment:
Flatbed.
Communication systems experience:
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience:
- Long-haul.
- Provincial/territorial.
Security and safety:
- Valid passport.
- Criminal record check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Drug test.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Large workload.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Sitting.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Cellular phone.
- Hard hat.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
To be determined. Overtime available.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement.
- Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Other benefits.
- Travel insurance.