Long haul tractor-trailer driver

Bulk Carriers (P.E.I.) Limited

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Professionalism in customer service
  • 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 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
  • Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AZ class license
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Refrigerated
  • Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

  • International
  • Long-haul
  • National

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Valid passport
  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Other benefits

  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program
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