long haul truck driver

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled truck driver to join their team. The role involves transporting goods across various locations, ensuring the safety and security of cargo, and performing vehicle inspections. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant driving licenses. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to travel internationally and for extended periods is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Willing to travel internationally and for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods, perform inspections and maintenance.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brakes Endorsement

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

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

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Regional

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player