long haul truck driver

Tom MacDonald Trucking Limited; Sydney; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a skilled truck driver to oversee the handling and transportation of goods. The ideal candidate will possess a Class 1 or A driver's license and experience in driving articulated vehicles while also demonstrating reliability and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicle conditions, loading/unloading cargo, and maintaining travel documentation. If you enjoy working in a physically demanding role and are ready for cross-border travel, apply now.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of driving experience.
• Able to handle heavy loads and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate trucks to transport goods.
• Address customer complaints and oversee vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload goods safely.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National

Security and safety

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?