Long haul truck driver

• Location 30475 Cardinal Ave Unit 250Abbotsford, BCV2T 0E4
• Work location On site
• Salary$36.60HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 10 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3656604

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability