Full-Time Long Haul Tractor-trailer Driver in St. John’s
Job Description
Languages
EnglishEducation
No degree, certificate or diplomaCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip); Driver logbook; Bill of ladingExperience
1 year to less than 2 yearsCommunication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipmentAdditional Skills
Professionalism in customer serviceWeight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)Specific Skills
Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicleSecurity and Safety
Bondable; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug testOwn Tools/Equipment
Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hatTransportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicleWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; SittingWork Location Information
Various locationsType of Trucking and Equipment
Tractor-trailer; FlatbedTransportation/Travel Experience
National; International; Short-haul; Long-haulPersonal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Reliability; Organized