Long Haul Truck Driver (NOC 73300/ 7511)

Languages: English

Vacancies: 2 positions

Wages: $27.80 hourly / 50 hour per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Work setting: Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks:
Mountain driving expertise
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Load and unload goods
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 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
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
AZ class license
Air Brakes Endorsement
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

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

Dry bulk
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

Transportation/travel experience
International
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety
Valid passport
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Sitting

Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player