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Location
Abbotsford, BCV4X 1K2
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$30.85HOUR hourly / 46.27 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
4 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3671237
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
No experience (will train)
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
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Load and unload goods
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Pay and receive payments for goods
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Perform brake adjustments
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Perform emergency roadside repairs
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Perform preventive maintenance
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
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Transport and handle dangerous goods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Flatbed
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Tractor-trailer B train
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Transportation/travel experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Valid passport
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player