long haul truck driver

DHI TRANSPORT LTD.; Delta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a dedicated truck driver who will drive as part of a team, load and unload goods, and perform vehicle inspections. The ideal candidate must have a valid driver's licence and be willing to travel internationally. This position ensures a dynamic work environment with various travel opportunities and flexible work conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence required.
• Willing to travel internationally and for extended periods.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods efficiently.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform maintenance.

Skills

Driving experience

Ability to operate trucks

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

Documentation knowledge

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

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

• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Experience

• Will train

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 50 hours per week