truck driver, long haul
Posted on June 11, 2026 by Employer details Best Movers
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Tasks: Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed. 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. Address customers' complaints or concerns. Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques. Mountain driving expertise. Professionalism in customer service. 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. Pay and receive payments for goods. 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. Transport and handle dangerous goods. Perform repair work on heavy trucks. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : AZ class license. Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks). Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers). Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles). Defensive Driving Course. Driver's License (Class 1 or A). Type of product: Truck. Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports. Bill of lading. Dangerous goods occurrence reports. Driver logbook. Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip). Maintenance and repair reports. Trans-border documentation. Trip reports. Type of trucking and equipment: Dump truck. Extended length tractor-trailer combination. Flatbed. Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles). Tractor-trailer. Tractor-trailer A train. Tractor-trailer B train. Communication systems experience: Citizens band (CB) radio. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Transportation/travel experience: Local. Long-haul. National. Provincial/territorial. Regional. Short-haul. Area of specialization: Truck driving. Truck repair. Security and safety: Valid passport. Basic security clearance. Bondable. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Drug test. Medical exam. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Hard hat. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety vest. Gloves. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Patience. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/- Location Yellowknife, NTX1A 0G3
- Work location On site
- Salary$30.00HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3598427
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Calculate the cost of truck repairs and new parts if needed
- 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
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
- Mountain driving expertise
- Professionalism in customer service
- 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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- 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
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AZ class license
- Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
- Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers)
- Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
- Defensive Driving Course
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Truck
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Bill of lading
- Dangerous goods occurrence reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trans-border documentation
- Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
- Dump truck
- Extended length tractor-trailer combination
- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
- Tractor-trailer A train
- Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
- Local
- Long-haul
- National
- Provincial/territorial
- Regional
- Short-haul
Area of specialization
- Truck driving
- Truck repair
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Basic security clearance
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Medical exam
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patience
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Advertised until
2026-08-12
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