long haul truck driver

Orca Global Express Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation is looking for entry-level truck drivers with a valid Class 1 driver's license to join their team in Abbotsford. Responsibilities include driving trucks in a convoy, conducting vehicle inspections, and relaying information to dispatch. Benefits include on-the-job training and support for newcomers and youth. Ideal candidates should be ready to travel cross-border and for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Competence in driving heavy vehicles, specifically tractor-trailers.
• Possession of valid Driver's License Class 1/A.
• Secondary school completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Perform inspections of the vehicle before, during, and after trips.
• Communicate with central dispatch to relay information.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driving equipment

Job description

3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Long-haul
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
  
  

Transportation/travel information

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience
  
  

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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