long haul truck driver

Drive Co Freight Systems Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight transportation company in Surrey seeks a truck driver to operate vehicles and transport goods. Responsibilities include driving in teams, loading/unloading cargo, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates should hold a valid driver’s license, be reliable and flexible, and able to travel domestically and internationally. Experience is an asset. This role requires 40 to 60 hours of work per week, with possible travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Experience is an asset.
• Willing to travel for extended periods domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• 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 and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 60 hours per week