Long haul truck driver

• Location Various locationsAbbotsford, , BCSurrey, , BC
• Work location On the road
• Salary$39.00 to $42.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 160 to 240 hours per month
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• To be determined
• Starts as early as 2026-10-09
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 5 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3674058

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

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Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Mountain driving expertise
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available