Long haul truck driver
Pelia Trucking Ltd.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
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
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
- Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Transportation/travel experience
- Long-haul
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking