long haul truck driver

BEST TRANSPORT IMAGE LTD; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is seeking truck drivers in the Metro Vancouver area. Ideal candidates should be able to work as part of a team and perform various driving and maintenance tasks on special purpose trucks. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for new entries into the field.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Will train for the position.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform necessary maintenance.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring safety of cargo.

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

Will train

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Load and unload goods
• 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 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods