Long Haul Tractor-Trailer Driver

Employer

YEG TRANS-BORDER GROUP INC.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

Dusty

Tasks

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Working at heights training
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Logging, highway
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available