long haul truck driver

Sea To Sky Courier & Freight Ltd; Squamish; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea To Sky Courier & Freight Ltd in Squamish is hiring a professional truck driver to transport goods on-site. You will plan routes, load and unload cargo, and ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.

The role requires Class 1 license with Air Brakes endorsement and the ability to perform thorough inspections and fuel efficiency tasks. On-site work with a focus on reliability and safe driving.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and driving trucks.
• Knowledge of GPS and route planning.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel use.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate straight or articulated trucks.
• Inspect vehicle, tires, lights and other equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking