long haul truck driver

NORTHWEST FREIGHTWAYS LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport logistics company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a truck driver. Responsibilities include operating trucks, loading and unloading goods, and conducting vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel internationally. Strong interpersonal skills and reliability are essential in this physically demanding role.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence and willing to travel cross-border.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Ability to handle physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks as part of a team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods and perform vehicle inspections.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Job description

Employment terms

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 50 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 emergency roadside repairs
• 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

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
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trans-border documentation
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Logging, highway
• Refrigerated
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• Provincial / territorial

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits