Long haul truck driver

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada F & S LOGISTICS LIMITED Full-time

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

  • 7 months to less than 1 year

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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
  • 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 emergency roadside repairs
  • 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

  • AZ class license

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

  • Driver logbook

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

  • Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Physically demanding

WEIGHT HANDLING

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Team player