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long haul truck driver

JASIV ENTERPRISES LTD

Abbotsford

On-site

CAD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A reputable company is seeking truck drivers to transport goods across various locations. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, driving straight and articulated trucks, and conducting vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and be willing to relocate. The role offers comprehensive training for those without experience.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer
Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license Class 1 or A required.
  • Willing to relocate and travel internationally.
  • Experience handling heavy loads and physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
  • Inspect vehicle conditions and perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organization
Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

  • Education :

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs covered by employer

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
  • 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

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

  • International
  • National
  • Regional

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation / travel information

  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • 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

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player

Experience

  • Will train
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