Long haul truck driver

Mako Wood Furniture Inc.This link will open in a new window; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mako Wood Furniture Inc. seeks a professional truck driver to support a two-person driving team.

The role involves operating and driving straight or articulated trucks to move goods across routes, including international travel, while ensuring cargo safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, record-keeping of cargo and hours of service, and maintaining vehicle condition.

Qualifications

• No degree required; 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is acceptable.
• English language is required.
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• 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 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.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year to less than 2 years

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• 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 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability