Long haul truck driver

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience

Tasks

Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
Perform brake adjustments
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports
Bill of lading
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

International
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

Valid passport
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Employment terms options

Early morning
Evening

Employment terms options

Morning
Night
Day
Weekend

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Life insurance