long haul truck driver

FRC Transport Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

FRC Transport Ltd in Canada is hiring a driven truck driver to join a two-person team or convoy. The role is on site at the company's location and requires a valid Class 1 or A license, air brakes endorsement, and willingness to travel cross-border and internationally.

No experience is required as training will be provided; relocation costs are covered by the employer, and you will inspect and maintain vehicles, load and unload goods, and communicate with central dispatch.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; employer will provide training.
• On-site position with relocation costs covered by employer.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• 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 inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Tar ping and ensuring safety and security of cargo.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Air Brakes Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1/A)

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan


• Health care plan