Long haul truck driver

• Location Surrey, BCV3W 3N4
• Work location On the road
• Salary$38.40HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 4 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3667333

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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.

Responsibilities

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
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Hardworking