long haul truck driver

Welkin Transport Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Welkin Transport Ltd in Burnaby, BC, is hiring a permanent full-time truck driver to transport cargo locally and on international routes. You will operate straight or articulated trucks, perform pre-trip inspections and monitor cargo security.

No experience is required; training will be provided. A Class 1/A license is required, and work is at various locations in the Greater Vancouver area with 40–60 hours per week at an hourly rate of 38.95 CAD.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Class 1/A driver's license.
• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work at various locations and perform heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Skills

Driving

Pre-trip inspections

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Salary 38.95 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3709135

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-13