long haul truck driver

M&H Transport Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transport logistique est à la recherche d'un conducteur de camion pour faire partie d'une équipe et transporter des marchandises à travers le Canada et à l'international. Le candidat idéal devra avoir un certificat de fin d'études secondaires, une validité de conduite et des compétences en communication. L'environnement de travail exige des capacités physiques élevées et comprend la manipulation de produits dangereux.

Benefits

Assurance voyage

Qualifications

• Demeurer concentré malgré le travail physique exigeant.
• Être capable de gérer des charges lourdes.
• Disposer d'une licence de conduire valide et d'un bon dossier de conduite.

Responsibilities

• Conduire en équipe ou en convoi.
• Opérer des camions rigides ou articulés pour transporter des marchandises.
• Surveiller l'état du véhicule et inspecter les équipements.
• Enregistrer les informations sur le cargaison et la consommation de carburant.
• Transporter et manipuler des marchandises dangereuses.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles efficaces

Excellente communication orale

Souplesse

Jugement

Fiabilité

Travail en équipe

Education

Certificat de fin d'études secondaires

Tools

GPS

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Driver logbook
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• Provincial / territorial

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• 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 internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• Will train

Other benefits

• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities