BALENA TRANSPORT LTD is hiring
Long Haul Truck Driver with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Will train

On the road

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

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Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Flatbed
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance