Long/Short-Haul Truck Driver

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Transportation/travel experience

International, Local, Long-haul, National, Provincial/territorial, Regional, Short-haul

Documentation knowledge

Driver logbook

Tasks

Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, 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

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Willing to travel internationally, Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting

 

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.

Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.