Long Haul Truck Driver

Bedford, NS, CA, Canada

Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

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Mountain driving expertise Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations 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 Perform brake adjustments 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Air Brakes Endorsement Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Driver's License (Class 1 or A) Driver's License (Class 3 or D) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

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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

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Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

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International Local Long-haul National Provincial/territorial Regional

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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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

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Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Sitting

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

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Experience an asset

Workplace information

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* On the road job

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2951907
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bedford, NS, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned