long haul truck driver

Competent Logistics Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a truck driver to operate vehicles for transporting goods. Responsibilities include planning routes to minimize fuel consumption, loading and unloading cargo, obtaining necessary permits, and conducting vehicle inspections. The role offers a permanent position with working hours of 32 to 40 hours per week. Experience is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits for international routes.
• Operate trucks to transport goods.
• Inspect vehicle conditions and perform maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to dispatch.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Experience

• Experience an asset

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
Langue de travail : Anglais
Heures de travail : 32 to 40 hours per week