long haul truck driver
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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 brake adjustments
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- 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
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
- Flatbed
- Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
- Tractor-trailer
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- International
- Long-haul
- National
- Regional
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- 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
- Sitting
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods locally and internationally, including as part of a two-person team or convoy. Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, handle and secure cargo, transport dangerous goods, communicate with dispatch, and complete required trip and safety documentation.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate is required, and no prior experience is necessary because training is provided. The role requires a valid driver's licence, a valid passport, the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle, and willingness to travel overnight, internationally, across borders, and for extended periods.
Skills
- Long-Haul Driving
- Truck Operation
- Load and Unload Goods
- Vehicle Inspection
- Brake Adjustment
- Cargo Safety and Security
- Dangerous Goods Handling
- GPS Navigation
- Trip Documentation
- Manual Transmission Driving
- Cross-Border Travel
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Long-Haul Trucking
- Straight Truck
- Tractor-Trailer
- Flatbed
- Dangerous Goods
- Manual Transmission
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- Central Dispatch
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Brake Adjustment
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Cargo Securement
- Tarping
- Bill of Lading
- Driver Logbook
- Hours of Service
- Accident Reports
- Maintenance Reports
- Trip Reports
- Trans-Border Documentation
- International Transportation
- Cross-Border Travel
- Valid Passport
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Drug Test
- Driving Record Check