Automobile carrier driver

Kibbi; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking a professional truck driver to operate tractor-trailer units in Canada. The role requires manual oversight of vehicle checks, cargo handling, and communication with dispatch. You will work in a team, manage routes, and ensure cargo security and safety throughout long-haul trips.

Applicants should hold a Class 1/A licence with air brakes endorsements, a valid passport, and willingness to travel extensively. On-site work is required at various locations across the region.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• Class 1/A licence (semi trailer trucks) with air brakes endorsement.
• Air Brakes Endorsement (Z) required.
• Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections; oversee vehicle operations.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Cell phone

Steel-toed boots

Safety vest

Gloves

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

7 months to less than 1 year

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Various locations
• Automobile

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trans-border documentation

TYPE OF TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT

• Tractor-trailer

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

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

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

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

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Sitting

WEIGHT HANDLING

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player