Long haul truck driver

Greenstone Trucking Ltd; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Trucking Ltd in Canada is seeking a professional truck driver to operate straight or articulated trucks in a two-person team or convoy. You will load and unload cargo, perform pre-trip inspections, and relay information to central dispatch.

Willingness to travel cross-border is required; valid Class 1 license with Air Brake endorsement and a clean driving record are essential. The role involves frequent travel and varying work locations.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate (or equivalent).
• Valid Class 1/1F/A licence is required (from certificates).
• Air Brake Endorsement (Z) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Obtain special permits and documents required for international routes.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections and oversee all vehicle aspects.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Skills

Customer service professionalism

Truck operation

Pre-trip inspections

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Willing to travel cross-border

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience