Long haul truck driver

Prime Transport Inc; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transport recherche un conducteur expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe à Surrey. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un diplôme d'études secondaires et un permis de conduire valide (Classe 1 ou A). Les tâches incluent la conduite de camions, l'inspection de véhicules et le service à la clientèle. Ce poste offre un horaire de travail de 60 heures par semaine et des possibilités de déplacements internationaux.

Qualifications

• Permis de conduire valide (Classe 1 ou A).
• Endossement de frein à air.
• Capacité à conduire un véhicule avec transmission manuelle.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des camions pour transporter des biens et matériaux.
• Surveiller l'état du véhicule et inspecter les équipements.
• Traiter les plaintes des clients et assurer un service professionnel.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles

Communication orale excellente

Communication écrite excellente

Fiabilité

Education

Certificat d'études secondaires

Tools

GPS

Radio CB

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 60 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Mountain driving expertise
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• 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

• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• International
• Long-haul
• National
• Provincial / territorial
• Regional

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset