Long haul truck driver

Overview

Location:

Surrey, BC V3S 4H3
Salary: $37.00 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Terms of employment:
Permanent employment, Full time
Start:
As soon as possible
Vacancies: 15

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting:
Various locations

• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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 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

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

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Trans‑border documentation
• Trip reports

• Refrigerated
• Tractor‑trailer

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

• International
• Long‑haul
• National
• Regional

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability