Long Haul Truck Driver

Autismservices; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Autismservices is seeking a skilled truck driver located in Regina, Canada. The role entails planning routes, operating trucks, and conducting various inspections to ensure road safety. Ideal candidates should possess a Class 1 or A driver's license and an Air Brake (Z) endorsement.

Job responsibilities include managing fuel efficiency while driving and reporting on trip details. This position's conditions are physically demanding, requiring the ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 1 or A driver's license.
• Air Brake (Z) endorsement is required.
• Experience in operating straight or articulated trucks.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Route planning

Vehicle operation

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player