long haul truck driver

SOHI BROS ENTERPRISES LTD.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Canada is looking for a permanent truck driver. The role involves planning routes, driving goods, and ensuring safe transport. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have 1-2 years of driving experience, especially with dangerous goods. The position offers 30-40 hours of work per week and emphasizes sustainability through route planning.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to handle dangerous goods.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain permits for international cargo transport.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and manage road emergencies.

Skills

Navigation skills

Truck driving

Emergency roadside repairs

Record-keeping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week