long haul driver

Planet Express Transport Ltd; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Planet Express Transport Ltd. in British Columbia seeks a professional truck driver for long-haul routes. You will operate straight or articulated trucks, drive in two-person teams, and handle per-trip inspections and documentation. A Class 1/1F/A licence is required, with willingness to travel internationally and stay away for extended periods. The position is on-site with free parking mentioned as a benefit.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience an asset.
• On site - no remote option.
• Documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes using GPS to minimize fuel use and emissions.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain permits and documents for international routes.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Inspect vehicle condition and equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Conduct emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS navigation

Driver logbook

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

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
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available