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Location
Surrey, BCV3W 0J5
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Work location
On the road
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Salary$38.40HOUR hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
10 vacancies
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Job Bank
#3677640
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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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.
Work setting
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Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
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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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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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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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Bill of lading
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Dangerous goods occurrence reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trans-border documentation
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
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Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
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Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel for extended periods
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Willing to travel internationally
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Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Sitting
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Organized
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Team player