Long Haul Truck driver
- Location: Abbotsford, BCV2T 5J8
- Salary: $27.00 / hour
- Vacancies: 4 vacancies
- Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time (30 to 40 hours/week)
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Employment conditions: On call, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours
- Employer covers the relocation costs
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
No experience
Own Tools/Equipment
Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots, Cellular phone
Security and Safety
Valid passport, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance, Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel internationally, Own transportation, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads
Work Location Information
Various locations, Relocation costs covered by employer
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement
Documentation Knowledge
Driver logbook
Specific Skills
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, Drive lighter, special purpose trucks, Load and unload goods, Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, 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 vehicle, Perform preventive maintenance
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
AZ class license, Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
How to apply
By email
By mail
31121 Edgehill Avenue
Abbotsford , BC
V2T 5J8
In person
31121 Edgehill Avenue
Abbotsford , BC
V2T 5J8
from 12:00 to 16:00
Intended job posting audience
Only persons who are legally allowed to work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, do not apply as the employer will not consider your job application.