Long haul truck driver

Long haul truck driver

Employer details- New-Way Trucking Ltd.

Job details

·         Location- 24 Industrial Dr Hay River, NT X0E 0R6

·         Work location-On the road

·         Salary- 48.00 hourly / 40 hours per week

·         Terms of employment- Permanent employment Full time

·         Overtime required

·         Starts as soon as possible

·         Vacancies- 2 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

·         Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Work setting

·         Willing to relocate

·         Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

·         Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

·         Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

·         Drive lighter, special purpose trucks

·         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

·         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

·         Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

·         Air Brakes Endorsement

·         Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

·         Bill of lading

·         Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

·         Trans-border documentation

·         Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

·         Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

·         International

·         Long-haul

·         National

Additional information

Security and safety

·         Basic security clearance

·         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 overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·         Physically demanding

·         Repetitive tasks

·         Sitting

Own tools/equipment

·         Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

·         Efficient interpersonal skills

·         Excellent oral communication

·         Excellent written communication

·         Flexibility

·         Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

·         Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

·         Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

·         Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

·         Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

How to apply

By email

randhir@newwaytrucking.ca

In person

24 Industrial Dr Hay River, NTX0E 0R6Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM