long haul truck driver

Divine Citylink Transport LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks truck drivers to join their team. As a driver, you'll be responsible for operating trucks, handling goods, and ensuring safety compliance while traveling to various locations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and necessary licenses. Relocation support is provided, making this a great opportunity for those willing to travel internationally.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) mandatory.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Load and unload goods; oversee vehicle condition.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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 brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Documentation knowledge

• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tractor-trailer

Transportation / travel experience

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?