long haul truck driver
- Woodstock, NB, Canada
Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
Tasks
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- 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
- Tractor-trailer
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
- Piece work
- Free parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated tractor-trailer trucks to transport goods and materials on long-haul routes, including cross-border and international trips. Inspect and maintain vehicle readiness, handle cargo and dangerous goods, communicate with dispatch and customers, and complete required driving, cargo, and inspection records.
Requirements
Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a Class 1 or A driver's licence with an Air Brake (Z) endorsement; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates must be willing to travel overnight, internationally, cross-border, and for extended periods, and must meet driving-record, criminal-record, and drug-test checks.
Skills
- Long-Haul Truck Driving
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Brake Adjustments
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- Customer Service
- Central Dispatch Communication
- Driving Teamwork
- Trip and Driver Log Documentation
- Cross-Border Transportation
- Vehicle Maintenance Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Oral and Written Communication
- Reliability
- Time and Distance Recording
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Bonus
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Mileage Paid
- Pension Plan
- Piece Work
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Long-Haul Trucking
- Tractor-Trailer
- Straight Truck
- Class 1 or A Driver's Licence
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Dangerous Goods
- Bill of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Trip Recorder
- On-Board Computer
- Citizens Band Radio
- Central Dispatch
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Accident Reports
- Maintenance and Repair Reports
- Trans-Border Documentation
- International Transportation
- National Transportation
- Provincial and Territorial Transportation
- Cargo Handling
- Brake Adjustments
- Driving Record Check
- Criminal Record Check
- Drug Test
- Customer Service