long haul truck driver

PLASMA TRUCKING LTD.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Canada is seeking a truck driver to join their team. The role involves driving long-haul routes, performing vehicle inspections, and loading/unloading goods. No prior experience is required as training is provided. Candidates should possess a valid driver's licence and be willing to work 30 to 40 hours per week. This is a permanent on-the-road job.

Qualifications

• Willingness to train and learn on the job.
• Valid driver's licence required for international routes.
• Experience with long-haul transport considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload goods while ensuring safety and security.

Skills

Driving skills

Emergency roadside repair

Customer service

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Qualifications

• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections 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

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation / travel experience

• Long-haul

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Workplace information

• On the road job
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week