long haul truck driver

GTL Transportation Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. This role involves operating trucks to transport goods, ensuring safety and compliance through thorough inspections. Ideal candidates will have a secondary education and an AZ class license, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Join a forward-thinking company that values reliability and teamwork, offering a structured environment for growth and development in the transportation sector. If you are ready for an exciting driving career with opportunities for travel, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health care plan

Mileage paid

Bonus as per collective agreement

Qualifications

• Must possess AZ class license for driving.
• Experience operating GPS and navigation equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods and operate trucks to transport materials.
• Perform inspections and oversee vehicle condition.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Trip recorder

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Mileage paid