driver, long haul
- Laval, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Languages
English or French
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- 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
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- International
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel internationally
- Willing to travel overnight
- Cellular phone
- Tools
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive long-haul routes as part of a two-person team or convoy, transport and secure cargo, and complete vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance. Record trip and cargo details, communicate with central dispatch, and perform emergency roadside repairs as needed.
Requirements
Applicants need 1 to less than 2 years of experience and a Class 1 or Class A driver's licence; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. The role requires a valid passport and driver's licence, a satisfactory driving and criminal record check, and willingness to travel overnight, across borders, and internationally.
Skills
- Long-Haul Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Loading And Unloading Cargo
- Cargo Tarping And Security
- Dispatch Communication
- GPS Navigation
- Trip Documentation
- Cross-Border Transportation
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Organization
- Flexibility
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Long-Haul Driving
- Class 1 Driver's Licence
- Class A Driver's Licence
- Two-Person Team
- Convoy
- Cargo Loading And Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Central Dispatch
- Driver Logbook
- Bill Of Lading
- Accident Reports
- Inspection Reports
- Maintenance And Repair Reports
- Trip Reports
- Trans-Border Documentation
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- International Transportation
- Cross-Border Travel
- Valid Passport
- Driving Record Check
- Drug Test