long haul truck driver
- Nisku, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Load, transport, and unload goods using straight or articulated trucks, while ensuring cargo safety and handling dangerous goods. Inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required trip and cargo records, communicate with central dispatch, and perform payments and roadside repairs as needed.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and no prior experience is required because training will be provided. The role requires a Class 1 or A driver's licence and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement, along with the ability to handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Skills
- Load And Unload Goods
- Operate Straight And Articulated Trucks
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Central Dispatch Communication
- Cargo Documentation
- Driver Logbook Maintenance
- Tarping And Cargo Security
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- Attention To Detail
- Heavy Load Handling
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Long-Haul Truck Driver
- Truck Transportation
- Class 1 Or A Driver's Licence
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Dangerous Goods
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Central Dispatch
- Cargo Information
- Driver Logbook
- Bill Of Lading
- Accident Reports
- Incident Reports
- Inspection Reports
- Maintenance And Repair Reports
- Trip Reports
- Hours Of Service
- Fuel Consumption
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Load And Unload Goods
- Heavy Loads
- Green Job