Long haul truck driver

Long haul truck driver

Employer details: NORTHEAST
HAULERS INC.

Job details

•          Location: Various locations: 7499, AUBURN ROAD, Milton, ON, L9T 7V9

•          Rocky View, AB, T1Z 0A2

•          Work location: On the road

•          Salary37.55 hourly / 30.00 to 40.00 hours per week

•          Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

•          Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required

•          Starts as soon as possible

•          Vacancies: 1 vacancy

•          Source Job Bank #3669028

Overview Languages

English

On the road

 Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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

•          Professionalism in customer service

•          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 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

•          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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

•          AZ class license

•          Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

•          Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

Transportation/travel experience

•          International

•          Long-haul

•          Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

•          Basic security clearance

•          Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

•          Attention to detail

•          Physically demanding

•          Sitting

Personal suitability

•          Efficient interpersonal skills

•          Organized

•          Reliability

•          Team player

•          Hardworking

•          Patience Benefits

Other benefits

•          Free parking available

•          Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

•          Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada

•          other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

What you must include in your application:

• Answers to the following screening questions:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  • Do you have experience working
    in this field?