long haul truck driver

Highway King Transport; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated truck drivers to join their team. This role involves driving as part of a two-person team, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring the safety and security of cargo. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and air brakes endorsement, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to handle heavy loads. Join a company that values teamwork and reliability, and embark on a rewarding career in transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and air brakes endorsement.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a team, load/unload goods, and operate trucks.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance, ensuring safety.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Team Player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brakes Endorsement

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player