long haul truck driver

Transworld Xpress Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Surrey is looking for a truck driver to operate straight or articulated trucks. Responsibilities include loading/unloading goods, vehicle inspections, and maintaining records. Candidates must possess a Class A driver's license and the ability to handle heavy loads. This permanent role requires attention to detail and offers a workload of 40 to 60 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience is considered an asset.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to handle heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and perform inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record cargo information.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Various locations

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 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

Certifications, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver\'s License (Class 1 or A)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English