long haul truck driver

GRD Enterprises Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local logistics company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a truck driver to arrange travel, load/unload goods, and operate vehicles. The ideal candidate will hold a secondary school graduation certificate and have a passion for logistics. This permanent position offers full-time hours of 40 per week, with learning opportunities covered by the employer.

Benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Arrange travel and make reservations.
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect equipment.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct inspections and oversee vehicle aspects.
• Record cargo information and fuel consumption.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Tasks

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• 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 emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Other Benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week