long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Delta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in Delta, BC, as a driver responsible for transporting goods. Key duties include addressing customer complaints, coaching colleagues, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Physical demands include handling heavy loads and long-distance travel, making this role suitable for reliable team players looking for a challenging opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Drive to transport goods and ensure safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

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

Experience & Specialization: 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

Type of Trucking & Equipment

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication Systems Experience

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

Transportation/Travel Experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial/territorial
• Regional

Additional Information: Security & Safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel Information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools & Equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player