long haul truck driver

F R C TRANSPORT LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transportation company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a permanent truck driver to join their team. The role involves driving as part of a convoy, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license (Class 1 or A). Training is provided, along with health benefits including a dental plan.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Air Brakes Endorsement required.
• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) needed.
• Capable of handling heavy loads and physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Tractor-trailer

Flatbed

Straight truck

Job description

Work terms

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

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 brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• 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 Brakes 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

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

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• 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
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan