Driver, long haul

Job Description

<ul><li>Work Term: Permanent</li><li>Work Language: English</li><li>Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week</li><li>Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li><li>Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years</li></ul><p>Work setting</p><ul><li>Various locations</li></ul><p>Tasks</p><ul><li>Address customers' complaints or concerns</li><li>Mountain driving expertise</li><li>Professionalism in customer service</li><li>Load and unload goods</li><li>Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials</li><li>Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle</li><li>Receive and relay information to central dispatch</li><li>Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption</li><li>Transport and handle dangerous goods</li></ul><p>Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses</p><ul><li>Air Brake (Z) Endorsement</li><li>Driver's License (Class 1 or A)</li></ul><p>Documentation knowledge</p><ul><li>Accident or incident reports</li><li>Bill of lading</li><li>Dangerous goods occurrence reports</li><li>Driver logbook</li><li>Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)</li><li>Maintenance and repair reports</li><li>Trans-border documentation</li><li>Trip reports</li></ul><p>Type of trucking and equipment</p><ul><li>Tractor-trailer</li></ul><p>Communication systems experience</p><ul><li>Citizens band (CB) radio</li><li>Trip recorder (on-board computer)</li></ul><p>Transportation/travel experience</p><ul><li>International</li><li>Long-haul</li><li>National</li><li>Provincial/territorial</li></ul><p>Security and safety</p><ul><li>Criminal record check</li><li>Driving record check (abstract)</li><li>Drug test</li></ul><p>Transportation/travel information</p><ul><li>Valid driver's licence</li><li>Willing to travel cross-border</li><li>Willing to travel for extended periods</li><li>Willing to travel internationally</li><li>Willing to travel overnight</li></ul><p>Work conditions and physical capabilities</p><ul><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Handling heavy loads</li><li>Large workload</li><li>Physically demanding</li><li>Repetitive tasks</li><li>Sitting</li></ul><p>Weight handling</p><ul><li>Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)</li></ul><p>Own tools/equipment</p><ul><li>Hard hat</li><li>Steel-toed safety boots</li><li>Safety vest</li></ul><p>Personal suitability</p><ul><li>Efficient interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent oral communication</li><li>Excellent written communication</li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Judgement</li><li>Organized</li><li>Reliability</li><li>Team player</li><li>Hardworking</li><li>Patience</li></ul><p>Screening questions</p><ul><li>Do you have experience working in this field?</li><li>Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?</li></ul><p>Employment terms options</p><ul><li>Flexible hours</li><li>To be determined</li></ul><p>Workplace information</p><ul><li>On the road job</li></ul><p>Health benefits</p><ul><li>Dental plan</li><li>Health care plan</li><li>Vision care benefits</li></ul><p>Financial benefits</p><ul><li>Bonus</li><li>Group insurance benefits</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Mileage paid</li><li>Pension plan</li><li>Piece work</li></ul><p>Other Benefits</p><ul><li>Free parking available</li></ul>