long haul truck driver

ROSE LAND TRANS LTD; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport company is looking for a permanent driver to transport goods across various locations. Candidates will undergo training, must possess a secondary school graduation certificate, and be willing to travel long distances. Responsibilities include driving in a team, obtaining necessary permits, and performing vehicle inspections. Attention to detail and being a team player are essential characteristics.

Benefits

On-the-job training tailored to youth

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Must have basic security clearance, a valid driver's license, and be ready to travel long distances.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Obtain special permits and other documents for cargo transport.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Maintain records of cargo information and driving hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Tractor-trailer

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth