long haul truck driver

JOT TRUCKING LTD; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company in Canada is hiring a Truck Driver for a permanent position. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and be willing to travel cross-border. Responsibilities include driving special purpose trucks, overseeing vehicle condition, and ensuring cargo safety. The ideal candidate should be reliable, flexible, and organized, capable of handling heavy loads and willing to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Willing to relocate and travel for extended periods.
• Must handle heavy loads and work overtime.
• Flexibility and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Operate trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Driving

Load and unload goods

Emergency roadside repairs

Inspection of vehicle

Tarping and securing cargo

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

Work setting:

• Willing to relocate

Tasks:

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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 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 traveled, 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:

• Driver logbook
• Trip reports

Security and safety:

• Driver's validity license check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Workplace information:

• On the road job
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week