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Long haul truck driver

  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: Will train

Work setting

  • Various locations

Tasks

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Load and unload goods
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
  • 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
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Team player

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Morning
  • Night

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 50 hours per week