long haul truck driver

Capra Transport Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking truck drivers to join their dynamic team. The role involves operating vehicles to transport goods over international routes, performing inspections, and ensuring cargo safety. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, relevant driving licenses, and the ability to handle heavy loads. Support and training are available for newcomers, promoting a welcoming and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Diversity training

Cultural competency training

Qualifications

• Education must include a secondary school graduation certificate.
• Valid Class 1 or A driver's license required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

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

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

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• National

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

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers