long haul transport driver
- Brampton, ON, 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
Experience an asset
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
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Air Brakes 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
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
- Dry bulk
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Tractor-trailer
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- 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)
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods on long-haul, regional, and international routes, including operating as part of a team or convoy. Plan routes, inspect and maintain vehicles, secure and handle cargo, complete transport documentation, communicate with dispatch, and address customer concerns.
Requirements
A valid Class 1 or A driver's licence with an AZ class licence and air brakes endorsement is required; a passport and willingness to travel across borders, internationally, overnight, and for extended periods are also specified. No formal education credential is required, and experience is an asset; applicants must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle and handle loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Skills
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Truck Driving
- Mountain Driving
- Customer Service
- Team Driving
- Loading And Unloading Cargo
- Vehicle Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustments
- Cargo Securement
- Trip Documentation
- International Transportation
- Manual Transmission Driving
- Communication
- Reliability
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Long-Haul Trucking
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Tractor-Trailers
- Class 1 Or A Driver's Licence
- AZ Class Licence
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- Trip Recorder
- Dry Bulk
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated Transport
- International Routes
- Cross-Border Transportation
- Mountain Driving
- Route Planning
- Cargo Securement
- Tarping
- Vehicle Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustments
- Driver Logbook
- Bill Of Lading
- Hours Of Service
- Central Dispatch
- Accident Reports
- Trip Reports
- Manual Transmission
- Transportation Safety