dump truck driver

SANDHU BAJWA LOGISTICS LTD.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Surrey, Canada is looking for a truck driver to join their team. The role involves planning routes, driving trucks, and ensuring vehicle safety. No degree is required, but experience is considered an asset. Candidates must be able to work 35 to 40 hours per week in English. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to operate various types of trucks.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and safety equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Qualifications

• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Equipment and Types

• Dump truck

Employment Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week