long haul truck driver

Envision Transport Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company located in Metro Vancouver is seeking a dedicated truck driver for a permanent position. The candidate will be expected to operate vehicles, load and unload goods, and maintain safety standards. Must possess a valid Class 1 or A driver's license and Air Brake endorsement. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as well as the ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

Health care plan

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Experience in long-haul transportation is preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and inspect vehicles.
• Ensure safety and security of cargo.
• Perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 50 to 60 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• 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

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

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul
• National

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Health benefits

• Health care plan