long haul truck driver
- Hay River, NT, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No experience (will train)
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
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
No experience (will train)
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- 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 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Bill of lading
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Tractor-trailer
- International
- Long-haul
- National
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on national and international routes, including handling dangerous goods and securing cargo. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, complete required transport documentation and records, coordinate with dispatch, and manage travel arrangements and permits.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and a Class 1 or A driver's licence with an air brakes endorsement are specified; no prior experience is required, and training is provided. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively, including overnight and cross-border trips, and meet the physical demands of the role.
Skills
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- International Transportation
- Cross-Border Documentation
- Trip Planning
- Route Permits
- Brake Adjustment
- Cargo Tarping and Security
- Dispatch Communication
- Hours-of-Service Recordkeeping
- Teamwork
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Benefits
- Relocation Costs Covered
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Long-Haul Truck Driving
- Class 1 or A Driver's Licence
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Tractor-Trailer
- Straight Trucks
- Dangerous Goods
- International Routes
- Cross-Border Travel
- Bill of Lading
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Inspection Reports
- Trans-Border Documentation
- Trip Reports
- Hours of Service
- Cargo Records
- Fuel Consumption Records
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Brake Adjustments
- Cargo Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Central Dispatch
- Route Permits
- Travel Itineraries
- Team Driving
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots
- Driving Record Check
- Basic Security Clearance