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

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Life insurance