Long Haul Truck Driver

About the job

Shield Motor Group Limited

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

• Long-haul
• Short-haul

2 years to less than 3 years

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

On the road job

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities