Truck Driver, Long Haul
Best Movers
Location Yellowknife, NT
Salary 30.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Full 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
Languages English
Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Work must be completed at the physical Location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Willing to relocate
Responsibilities:
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
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
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
Until: 2026-04-15
NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.
Contact email: cynthia@ykbestmovers.com