long haul truck driver

ROBUST TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking dedicated Truck Drivers to join their team. Responsibilities include transporting goods, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant endorsements, with opportunities for long-haul and international travel.

Qualifications

• Valid passport and driver's license required.
• Experience with long-haul and national travel preferred.
• Willing to travel internationally and for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Load and unload goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Trip recorder

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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer
  
  

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
  
  

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player