Long haul truck driver

• Location 19292 60 Ave suite #402Surrey, BCV3S 3M2
• Work location On the road
• Salary$38.50HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Day, Evening, Night
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 8 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3652842

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player