long haul truck driver

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. 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 emergency roadside repairs.

Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle. Receive and relay information to central dispatch. Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Documentation knowledge: Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer. Transportation/travel experience: Long-haul. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel internationally. Willing to travel overnight. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning.

Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.