Long haul driver

AHEER TRANSPORTATION LTD.

Delta

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AHEER TRANSPORTATION LTD. is seeking an experienced truck driver for permanent roles, with English as the working language, in Delta, Canada. Expect 50 to 60 hours per week and a mix of regional and cross-border routes.

The position requires Class 1/A license, Air Brakes Endorsement, and a valid passport for international travel. Responsibilities include planning routes, operating GPS/navigation devices, performing vehicle inspections, loading/unloading cargo, and maintaining driver logs.

Qualifications

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

Plan routes and adjust itineraries using GPS to save fuel and emissions
Drive straight or tractor-trailer trucks and load/unload goods
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections; maintain vehicle, tires, lights, brakes
Tarp and secure cargo for safety and compliance
Maintain professional customer service and communicate with dispatch

Skills

Route planning

GPS navigation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Secondary school diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

GPS systems

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 50 to 60 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Tasks

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
Mountain driving expertise
Professionalism in customer service
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
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

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