Long Haul Truck driver
Long haul truck driver
Job details
- Location: 18150 96 Avenue Surrey, BC, V4N 4A8
- Salary: $26 / hour
- Vacancies: 10
- 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 time40 to 60 hours / week
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Employment conditions: 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
or equivalent experience
Experience
No experience
Own Tools/Equipment
Tools, Hard hat, Steel-toed safety boots
Security and Safety
Valid passport, Criminal record check, Basic security clearance, Drug test, Medical exam, Driver's validity licence check, Bondable, Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border, Willing to travel for extended periods, Own transportation, Drive manual transmission vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel overnight
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail, Large workload, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Sitting
Work Location Information
Willing to relocate, Various locations, Relocation costs covered by employer
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Judgement, Team player, Excellent written communication, Excellent oral communication
Additional Skills
Address customers' complaints or concerns, Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques, Professionalism in customer service
Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Documentation Knowledge
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Maintenance and repair reports, Bill of lading, Trans-border documentation, Driver logbook
Specific Skills
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials, Load and unload goods, Receive and relay information to central dispatch, Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy, 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, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Perform brake adjustments, Perform emergency roadside repairs, Perform preventive maintenance
Transportation/Travel Experience
National, Provincial/territorial, Long-haul, Regional
Type of Trucking and Equipment
Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles), Tractor-trailer
Weight Handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brakes Endorsement, Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
How to apply
By email
By fax: 604-888-6095
By mail: 18150 96 Avenue, SURREY, BC, V4N 4A8