long haul truck driver
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Documentation knowledge
Security and safety
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Relocation costs covered by employer
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
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Perform brake adjustments
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Trip reports
- Citizens band (CB) radio
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Trip recorder (on-board computer)
- Long-haul
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Sitting
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
More about this job
Responsibilities
Drive straight or articulated trucks, individually or as part of a team or convoy, to transport goods over long distances. Load and secure cargo, inspect and maintain the vehicle, complete required trip and service records, communicate with dispatch, and handle payments and roadside repairs.
Requirements
No degree, certificate, or diploma and no prior experience are required; training will be provided. Applicants must have an Air Brakes endorsement and a Class 1 or Class A driver's licence, and be willing to travel for extended periods.
Skills
- Long-Haul Driving
- Straight and Articulated Truck Operation
- Cargo Loading and Unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustment
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Cargo Safety and Tarping
- Trip and Driver Log Documentation
- Central Dispatch Communication
- GPS Navigation
- CB Radio Operation
- Air Brakes
- Class 1 or Class A Driver's Licence
- Team Driving
- Reliability
Benefits
- Relocation Costs Covered
- Travel Expenses Paid
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Long-Haul Transportation
- Straight Trucks
- Articulated Trucks
- Team Driving
- Convoy
- Cargo Loading
- Cargo Unloading
- Cargo Tarping
- Cargo Security
- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Air Brake Z Endorsement
- Class 1 Driver's Licence
- Class A Driver's Licence
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Adjustment
- Roadside Repairs
- Driver Logbook
- Hours of Service
- Trip Reports
- Maintenance Reports
- Central Dispatch
- CB Radio
- GPS Navigation
- On-Board Trip Recorder
- Vehicle Safety
- Fuel Consumption