Long haul truck driver

Overview

Long haul truck driver Jobs in Vaughan, Canada at PRECISION TRUCK LINES

• Durée de l’emploi:
  Permanent
• Langue de travail:
  Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or

  A)

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer A train
• Tractor-trailer B train

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Area of specialization

• Automatic transmission

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Title: Long haul truck driver

Company: PRECISION TRUCK LINES

Location: Vaughan, Canada

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