Long haul truck driver

Long haul truck driver

Full-Time On-site
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OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

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ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

  • Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Mountain driving expertise
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • 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
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • 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
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • 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
  • Trans-border documentation
  • Trip reports

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

  • Refrigerated
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

  • Citizens band (CB) radio
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Trip recorder (on-board computer)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Regional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

  • Valid passport
  • Basic security clearance
  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug testMedical 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

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

  • Cellular phone
  • Steel-toed safety boots

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

  • Learning/training paid by employer

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Contact Details:

Prime Transport Inc Recruitment Team