Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Long Haul Truck Driver and take on the exciting challenge of transporting freight across long distances with precision and professionalism. In this vital role, you will operate heavy-duty trucks, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods while maintaining compliance with all safety regulations. Your expertise in commercial driving, heavy equipment operation, and automotive repair will be essential to keep our logistics running smoothly. This position offers the opportunity to travel extensively, develop your skills in freight handling, and be a key player in our supply chain success.
Language Requirement:
English
Education Requirement:
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 - 2 years of Commercial Truck Drivning Experience
Responsibilities
Tasks:
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Mountain driving expertise
- 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 the 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 the 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Experience and specialization
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
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
Additional information
Security and safety:
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid Class 1 driver's licence
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
BenefitsFinancial benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site recreation and activities
Join us as a Long Haul Truck Driver and become an integral part of our logistics team! We value safety, reliability, and professionalism—qualities that drive our success every mile of the way.
Pay: $38.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
