Government of Canada - Central

truck driver, long haul


Pay36.10 / hour
LocationCambridge/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44653381

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      Will train

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Professionalism in customer service
      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • 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
      • 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

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • AZ class license

      Experience and specialization

      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

      Type of trucking and equipment

      • Refrigerated
      • Tractor-trailer
      • Tractor-trailer A train

      Transportation/travel experience

      • Long-haul

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Valid driver's licence
      • Willing to travel cross-border
      • Willing to travel internationally

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Attention to detail
      • Physically demanding
      • Sitting

      Own tools/equipment

      • Cellular phone

      Personal suitability

      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Parking available
  • About the company

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