Long haul truck driver

• Location Acton, ONL7J 0A1
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3664874

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• Load and unload goods
• 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 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player