long haul truck driver

S & A Sandhu Enterprises Ltd; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. The role involves operating trucks to transport goods, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining logs. Ideal candidates will have a Class 1 or A driver's license and be prepared for international travel. Join a supportive workplace that values flexibility and teamwork, providing training for newcomers and youth.

Benefits

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Support for youth

Cultural competency training

Qualifications

• Willing to travel cross-border and for extended periods.
• Handling heavy loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods, perform inspections.
• Obtain permits for international routes.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Tasks

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

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

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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