long haul truck driver

NAVIGATOR ENTERPRISES LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Canada seeks an experienced truck driver for a permanent position. Candidates must hold a Class 1 license and be willing to travel internationally. Responsibilities include driving trucks, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to handle physically demanding work.

Qualifications

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks) required.
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate needed.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods.
• Load and unload goods, performing inspections.
• Transport dangerous goods and complete required documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

CB radio

On-board computer

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Work Setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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 and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• 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

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• 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

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Government programs

• Recognized employer