long haul truck driver

Allcan Holdings (AHL) Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Canada is seeking truck drivers to transport goods. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 driver's license and an Air Brake endorsement. Experience is an asset. Candidates must be willing to relocate, with relocation costs covered by the employer. This full-time position involves both regional and long-haul travel, and requires physical capability and attention to detail.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Tools

Hard hat

Job description

Employment type: Permanent. Language: English. Hours of work: 40 to 50 hours per week.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• 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

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset